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Early Competitive Sailing Presentation Box of Nautical Interest and Made by W.m.f.
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Early Competitive Sailing Presentation Box of Nautical Interest and Made by W.m.f.

1900 - 1920
Description

This superb W.M.F. presentation cut glass and bronze box is of nautical interest. It is a presentation piece awarded by the prestigious N.R.V. which is the North German sailing association founded in 1868 who are competitive in important events and races including in recent time establishing an Olympic team in the year 2000.

This beautiful box is made by W.M.F. and bears their stamp on the hinge. The container is made from clear crystal and is decorated with a hand cut art deco design.

The lid is made from bronze and bears a wonderful view of an early competitive sailing yacht racing on an open sea with a shoreline with other yachts in the distance.

The box is hand engraved with the presentation N.R.V. dated 1920- 21 and the name of its recipient, ELBE. This was the first year, post-war that the event took place. A most interesting piece in excellent original condition. Circa 1920

Height 6cm x width 13.5cm x depth 11cm

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Antique Sailing Presentation Box to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09169406
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-110 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Inscribed date 1920/21 on the lid: fixes the year.
Wheel-cut geometric patterns on the sides: fits the style.
Dark natural patina across the bronze surface: decades of handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA1167058
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

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Description
This superb W.M.F. presentation cut glass and bronze box is of nautical interest. It is a presentation piece awarded by the prestigious N.R.V.
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which is the North German sailing association founded in 1868 who are competitive in important events and races including in recent time establishing an Olympic team in the year 2000.
Robert Belcher Antiques
fig 1. A clear glass rectangular box with a patinated bronze lid featuring a raised relief depiction of a sailing boat.
fig 1. Early Competitive Sailing Presentation Box of Nautical Interest and Made by W.m.f.

This beautiful box is made by W.M.F. and bears their stamp on the hinge. The container is made from clear crystal and is decorated with a hand cut art deco design.

The lid is made from bronze and bears a wonderful view of an early competitive sailing yacht racing on an open sea with a shoreline with other yachts in the distance.

fig 2. A clear glass rectangular box with a patinated bronze lid featuring a raised relief depiction of a sailing boat.
fig 2. Early Competitive Sailing Presentation Box of Nautical Interest and Made by W.m.f.

The box is hand engraved with the presentation N.R.V. dated 1920- 21 and the name of its recipient, ELBE. This was the first year, post-war that the event took place. A most interesting piece in excellent original condition. Circa 1920

Height 6cm x width 13.5cm x depth 11cm

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Antique Sailing Presentation Box to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09169406
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-110 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Inscribed date 1920/21 on the lid: fixes the year.
Wheel-cut geometric patterns on the sides: fits the style.
Dark natural patina across the bronze surface: decades of handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA1167058
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
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Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I A clear glass rectangular box with a patinated bronze lid featuring a raised relief depiction of a sailing boat.

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Robert Belcher Antiques

Robert Belcher Antiques
Telephone 07929 011224 or 01905 622468
Location
Worcestershire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A clear glass rectangular box with a patinated bronze lid featuring a raised relief depiction of a sailing boat.
Early competitive sailing presentation box of nautical interest and made by W.M.F.
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A clear glass rectangular box with a patinated bronze lid featuring a raised relief depiction of a sailing boat.
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  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialGlass, Bronze, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown, Clear
  • MotifsSailing boat relief, engraved inscription, moulded glass base, patinated metal lid
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 13.5 cm (5 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

This early 1920 trinket box is an Art Deco presentation piece by W.M.F. of nautical interest, designed for a gentleman's library or office desk. The container is constructed from clear cut crystal with a moulded glass base, paired with a warm brown patinated metal lid in bronze. The lid displays a raised relief depiction of a sailing boat on water, complete with an engraved inscription reading N.R.V., the date 1920/21, and the recipient name Elbe, alongside visible surface wear and aged texture. Measuring 6 cm high, 13.5 cm wide, and 11 cm deep, the rectangular box functions on an office desk or mantelpiece for holding small trinkets and personal items. Its heavy construction and maritime theme provide a functional desktop accessory that reflects early competitive sailing history and period metalwork craftsmanship.

FAQs

A nautical presentation box is a commemorative vessel awarded to participants or victors in sailing regattas during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Manufacturers frequently combined cut or moulded glass bases with patinated bronze, electroplated nickel silver, or brass lids decorated with relief motifs.

Authentic pieces display maker stamps, period-appropriate engraved inscriptions, balanced proportions, and natural surface oxidisation on the metal components.

Display the piece on an office desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf alongside leather-bound volumes and brass instruments to create a cohesive traditional study aesthetic.

Clean the glass base using water and mild liquid soap, ensuring no liquid touches the metal lid, which requires only gentle dusting with a dry cloth.
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