• Angled view of the 1936 London import silver box showing the engine turned sides, polished onyx panel and slim rose gold bands catching the afternoon light
  • Art Deco sterling silver box with a black onyx lid framed by rose gold panels and a marcasite set thumbpiece, seen from above on sunlit travertine beside a silver chain coaster
  • Low side view of the Art Deco onyx and silver box with its marcasite clasp and finely engraved basketweave sides, a cut glass coaster blurred behind
  • Sterling silver box opened to show its gilt interior with a row of London import hallmarks and the onyx panel reflected inside the lid
  • Overhead view of the black onyx box between a silver chain coaster and a gold toned cigarette case, long shadows crossing the travertine
  • Art Deco onyx and rose gold box displayed beside a black enamel compact with carved jade and a gold toned case on a travertine table
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Angled view of the 1936 London import silver box showing the engine turned sides, polished onyx panel and slim rose gold bands catching the afternoon light
Art Deco sterling silver box with a black onyx lid framed by rose gold panels and a marcasite set thumbpiece, seen from above on sunlit travertine beside a silver chain coaster
Low side view of the Art Deco onyx and silver box with its marcasite clasp and finely engraved basketweave sides, a cut glass coaster blurred behind
Sterling silver box opened to show its gilt interior with a row of London import hallmarks and the onyx panel reflected inside the lid
Overhead view of the black onyx box between a silver chain coaster and a gold toned cigarette case, long shadows crossing the travertine
Art Deco onyx and rose gold box displayed beside a black enamel compact with carved jade and a gold toned case on a travertine table

Art Deco Sterling Silver Box with Black Onyx and Rose Gold Panels - London Import 1936

$1,230.00
$1,230.00
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Found in United Kingdom

Sleek, graphic and beautifully made, this Art Deco sterling silver box pairs a broad panel of polished black onyx with narrow rose gold panels at either end, a bold, clean combination that defines the best of 1930s design. Bearing a London import hallmark for 1936, it is a slim, elegantly proportioned piece that measures just over 3 inches across and about half an inch deep, with a pleasing weight in the hand.

The onyx lid is deep, glossy black and sits flush within a polished silver frame, framed at each end by a rose gold panel that adds warmth against the cool metal. Fine engine turning covers the silver body, a precise, crosshatched pattern that catches the light and gives the box a rich, tactile surface. A row of marcasites runs along the thumb lift, adding a discreet flash of sparkle where the fingers meet the box. Open the hinged lid and the interior is gilt washed, a luxurious finish that echoes the warmth of the rose gold on the cover.

Inside the base is a London import hallmark dated 1936, alongside the sponsor's mark HCF Ld for H. C. Freeman Ltd of Hatton Garden, London. A box of this size could have served several purposes, including holding snuff, pills or a few cigarettes, and today it is a lovely vanity piece, desk accessory or pocket-sized keepsake.

In good vintage condition, with light surface wear and some minor wear to the gilt interior. A smart find for collectors of Art Deco silver, hallmarked boxes and 1930s objets de vitrine, and a distinguished gift.

  • Sterling silver with polished black onyx lid
  • Rose gold panels, engine turned body and marcasite thumb lift
  • Gilt washed interior
  • London import hallmark, 1936, sponsor's mark HCF Ld (H. C. Freeman Ltd)
  • Measures 8 x 5.7 x 1.2 cm (3 1/8 x 2 1/4 x 1/2 inches), approx. 98 grams
  • Good vintage condition with light surface wear

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Collectors Notes

Black and silver was the defining palette of Art Deco, and the 1936 London import hallmark makes this a well-documented example. Find more hallmarked pieces in our Silver and Home Decor collections.

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Condition

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Dimensions

3 1/8 x 2 1/4 x 1/2"
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Angled view of the 1936 London import silver box showing the engine turned sides, polished onyx panel and slim rose gold bands catching the afternoon light
Art Deco sterling silver box with a black onyx lid framed by rose gold panels and a marcasite set thumbpiece, seen from above on sunlit travertine beside a silver chain coaster
Low side view of the Art Deco onyx and silver box with its marcasite clasp and finely engraved basketweave sides, a cut glass coaster blurred behind
Sterling silver box opened to show its gilt interior with a row of London import hallmarks and the onyx panel reflected inside the lid
Overhead view of the black onyx box between a silver chain coaster and a gold toned cigarette case, long shadows crossing the travertine
Art Deco onyx and rose gold box displayed beside a black enamel compact with carved jade and a gold toned case on a travertine table
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