Shropshire Silver

Silver Boxes & Cases

Discover the intricate world of small silver treasures. From snuff boxes to vesta cases, this collection celebrates the ingenuity, craftsmanship, and tactile delight of pocket-sized antique and vintage silver.

Antique silver boxes collection

Pricing

£144.99 / month

Your monthly collection includes:

Curated antique sterling silver
Certificate(s) of authenticity
Careful packaging and Free UK delivery

There are no hidden fees.

Curated monthly • Cancel anytime • Free UK delivery


Who This Collector Path Is For

This path is ideal if you:

Are fascinated by the history of personal objects

Love the tactile experience of holding well-made items

Have limited display space but want a significant collection

Appreciate intricate engraving, hinges, and mechanisms

Enjoy items that were carried and used in daily life


What You Can Expect to Receive

Pieces are curated from genuine antique sterling silver and may typically include:

  • Snuff boxes
  • Vesta cases (match safes)
  • Sovereign cases and coin holders
  • Stamp boxes
  • Pill boxes and patch boxes
  • Compact cases

Every collection is curated individually. Specific items are never guaranteed, allowing each delivery to remain thoughtful, balanced, and appropriate to the evolving collection.

Antique silver snuff box

Silver gilded pot

Our Curation Philosophy

Small silver objects were often the most personal possessions of their owners. We look for pieces that show the skill of the silversmith in miniature, where every detail counts.

We prioritise:

  • Intricate engraving and design details
  • Working mechanisms (hinges, clasps, springs)
  • Clear hallmarks and maker attribution
  • Diversity of function and form

We aim to curate a collection that surprises and delights, revealing the incredible variety of small silver objects made over the last two centuries.


Authentication & Assurance

Every piece included in your Silver Boxes & Cases collection:

Is genuine antique sterling silver
Has been professionally assessed and curated
Includes a Shropshire Silver certificate of authenticity
Is described clearly and transparently

Curation is carried out by a qualified MNAVA valuer, ensuring confidence, accuracy, and consistency.


Example Pieces

Below are examples of silver boxes and cases previously curated within this path.

These are provided to illustrate the style, scale, and character of items - not as guarantees.

Silver Gilded Pot

Silver Gilded Pot

Silver Hammered Vesta

Silver Hammered Vesta

Silver Matchbook Cover (1925)

Silver Matchbook Cover (1925)

Silver Pill Box (1893)

Silver Pill Box (1893)

Each collection is unique, and no two deliveries are ever identical.


Considering Other Paths?

If Silver Boxes & Cases isn’t quite right for you, you may wish to explore:

For a fully tailored experience, you may also consider our Bespoke Curation Service.

"This path is for collectors who appreciate silver in its most personal form - intimate objects designed to be handled, opened, and kept close"
- Andrew Willetts, Founder & Chief Curator, Shropshire Silver