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ANTIQUE #SA1034875

Superb Silver & Enamel Floral Pill Box Hallmarked Chester 1910

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Woodbridge Antiques

A truly beautiful antique silver & enamel pill box very finely decorated with gold flowers & forget-me-nots hallmarked Chester 1910
 
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The body of the box is a plain polished silver, and the crowning glory is the most exquisitely decorated lid. The background is in shimmering white guilloche enamel upon which sits a central circle of blue forget-me-nots and a ring of gold flowers and stars. The fine detailing is absolutely exquisite. Inside the pill box a lemony gilt interior adds another touch of rich colour.
 
The lift off lid fits snugly when twisted into position and the box is a very good heavy gauge of silver, lovely and sturdy.
 
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Condition: The overall condition is extremely good, the second part of the makers mark is worn but appears to be Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd. There is some very slight surface scratching to the lid that is difficult to see; it is commensurate with the age of this antique item and mentioned only ...
Antique SA1034875 shown on this page was made in 1910. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1910
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
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Woodbridge Antiques
Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Tel: 01394 387 210
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD