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English Sterling Silver Box - Tortoise Shell Lid - Pretty Silver Pique Inlay
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English Sterling Silver Box - Tortoise Shell Lid - Pretty Silver Pique Inlay

1900 - 1920
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An absolute delight, this sterling silver box is topped with a stunning lid inset with a glossy piece of period Tortoiseshell and beautifully inlaid with silver pique, in the form of a flower basket with a ribbon and bow motif.

The shell has stunning markings and colours ranging from golden champagne to rich chocolate brown, all show-cased by a glossy polished patina.

The silver is of course hallmarked for London 1919 together with the makers initials, C & A, for the silversmith, Collett & Anderson.

Excellent condition with a lid diameter measuring 2 1/2" and stands 1 1/8" tall.

Item ID: 33232

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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1910s.

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Description
An absolute delight, this sterling silver box is topped with a stunning lid inset with a glossy piece of period Tortoiseshell and beautifully inlaid with silver pique, in the form of a flower basket with a ribbon and bow motif.
The shell has stunning markings and colours ranging from golden champagne to rich chocolate brown, all show-cased by a glossy polished patina.
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fig 1. English Sterling Silver Box - Tortoise Shell Lid - Pretty Silver Pique Inlay
fig 1. English Sterling Silver Box - Tortoise Shell Lid - Pretty Silver Pique Inlay

The silver is of course hallmarked for London 1919 together with the makers initials, C & A, for the silversmith, Collett & Anderson.

Excellent condition with a lid diameter measuring 2 1/2" and stands 1 1/8" tall.

Item ID: 33232

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FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA118534
Dealers Internal Ref
33232
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English Sterling Silver Box - Tortoise Shell Lid - Pretty Silver Pique Inlay
English Sterling Silver Box - Tortoise Shell Lid - Pretty Silver Pique Inlay
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