Sterling Silver Cow Pill Box - Antique Edwardian (1901)

This exceptional antique Edwardian cast sterling silver pill box has been realistically modelled in the form of a cow laying on the ground.

This impressive sterling silver box is embellished with details replicating the features of the cow's skin and anatomical features, in addition to the uneven terrain.

The underside of the silver box is fitted with a hallmarked hinged cover.

By virtue of its size this versatile Edwardian box could be used for a multitude of functions.

Date: 1901

This antique silver cow pill box is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

Full hallmarks including the foreign manufacture mark struck to the underside of the body are very clear; the hallmarks exclude the Assay Office mark.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box.

Length 5.6cm/2.2"

Width 2.8cm/1.1"

Height 3.2cm/1.26"

1.3 troy ounces/41.7g