Antique Walter Oxley Sheffield EPNS Silver-Plated Footed Jewellery Box

A charming antique English jewellery or trinket box by Walter Oxley of Sheffield. The rectangular EPNS silver-plated box is raised on four elegant ball feet and features engraved decorative detailing across the hinged lid.

Compact yet practical, the box has an attractive dressing-table presence and is suitable for storing small jewellery pieces, keepsakes or personal treasures. Its Sheffield maker attribution, classic form and gently aged silver-plated finish give it an authentic early twentieth-century character.

Details

Item: Antique jewellery or trinket box
Maker: Walter Oxley
Origin: Sheffield, England
Date / Period: Early 20th century
Material: EPNS silver plate
Decoration: Engraved detailing on the hinged lid
Form: Rectangular box raised on four ball feet
Dimensions: Approx. 10.5 cm length × 6 cm width × 5 cm height

Condition

Good antique condition with age-related surface wear consistent with previous use. The lid does not sit completely flush when the box is closed, as clearly shown in the photographs. The box remains suitable for decorative display and for storing small jewellery pieces or keepsakes. Please review the photographs carefully for the full condition.

Historical and Collector Context

Sheffield was one of England’s major centres for silver-plated tableware and decorative metalwork during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. EPNS, or electroplated nickel silver, allowed manufacturers to produce attractive and practical household objects with the appearance of silver at a more accessible price.

This Walter Oxley box reflects that Sheffield tradition through its compact form, engraved lid and raised ball feet. It is an appealing example of antique English dressing-table ware and a decorative piece with practical use.

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