Exquisite Ladies Tortoiseshell Jewellery Casket or Table Box of medium size. Circa 1840 to 1860.
The hinged lid with lavish embossed hallmarked silver mounts and a central mount which has not been engraved.
Assayed in Birmingham, date letter is quite rubbed.
Condition: Good condition with no losses except for small piece inside lid at catch. The main outer shell body is quite "dry". The lining inside is if used appearance, box closes firmly with original clasp.
Width: (just under) 4.5" (11cm). Depth: (just under) 3.5" (8.25cm). Height: 1.25" (3.25cm).
Eur.495.00. Sold.
Shipped to Winchester, Virginia, USA.