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Antique Barbour Silver Co Quadruple Plated Victorian Jewellery Box
An attractive antique American jewellery or trinket box by Barbour Silver Co., featuring elegant floral engraving, richly decorated sides and a fabric-lined interior.
Probably dating from circa 1895–1915, this rectangular silver-plated box features a hinged lid decorated with engraved floral motifs, scrolling foliage and a central cartouche.
The sides display elaborate raised floral and scrollwork ornamentation, while four decorative feet complete its elegant Victorian-inspired design.
The interior retains an aged peach-coloured fabric lining, showing considerable wear and signs of use.
The underside bears the circular Barbour Silver Co. manufacturer's mark with the designation "Quadruple", identifying the silver-plated Barbour Silver Co.
Origin: United States
Period: Circa 1895–1915, attributed
Material: Quadruple Silver Plate
Type: Jewellery / Trinket Box
Style: Victorian / Edwardian
Length: 12.5 cm
Width: 7 cm
Height: 4.5 cm
Decoration: Engraved floral lid and raised ornamental sides
Interior: Peach-coloured fabric lining
Markings: Barbour Silver Co. condition with visible age-related wear.
The silver-plated exterior shows tarnishing, surface scratches, patina and areas of plating wear.
The interior fabric lining has noticeable deterioration, including tears, fraying, discolouration and worn sections.
The metal interior of the lid displays additional surface scratches and marks.
Please examine all photographs carefully, particularly the interior photographs, for an accurate representation of the condition.
Additional InformationBarbour Silver Co. was established in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1892 and became part of International Silver Company in 1898.
The "Quadruple" designation refers to silver plating, not solid sterling silver.
A charming antique decorative box suitable for collectors of Victorian silverplate, jewellery caskets and American antique metalwork.
