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Arts and Crafts Copper Box with Central Enamel Cabochon Mounted with a Copper Butterfly Overlay
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Arts and Crafts Copper Box with Central Enamel Cabochon Mounted with a Copper Butterfly Overlay

1900 - 1920
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Arts and Crafts Copper box with central enamel cabochon mounted with a copper butterfly overlay. Cambray ware made by Best and Lloyd of Birmingham. Riveted decoration to the top and corners. Small brass feet and double hinged top. In excellent original condition and a beautiful piece. English c 1900-1910

History

The Arts and Crafts Movement originated in Britain during the late 19th century and was characterized by a style of decoration reminiscent of medieval times. The primary artist associated with the movement is William Morris, whose work was reinforced with writings from John Ruskin. The movement placed a high importance on the quality of craftsmanship while emphasizing the importance for the arts to contribute to economic reform.

Morris was instrumental in the founding of Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co., which would later evolve to just Morris & Co. Morris & Co. and their publishing division Kelmscott Press contributed much of the work that is associated with the Arts and Crafts movement. The style is associated with many different types of design including architecture, typography, book printing, textiles and interior design.

Best & Lloyd, Cambray Works, Wattville Road, Handsworth B21, founded c1840 as Robert Best, Ludgate Hill, Birmingham, brassfounders, light fittings.  (Slaters 1852, Kelly’s 1953).  At the 1851 Great Exhibition Salt & Lloyd showed candelabra, gas lamps and a chandelier

Date English c 1900-1910

Condition Excellent original condition

Dimensions top 18cm x 10.5 height 6 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Declaration

Solo Antiques has dated this Arts Crafts Copper Box to the 1900s.

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SA1229946
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3033
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Description
Arts and Crafts Copper box with central enamel cabochon mounted with a copper butterfly overlay. Cambray ware made by Best and Lloyd of Birmingham. Riveted decoration to the top and corners. Small brass feet and double hinged top. In excellent original condition and a beautiful piece. English c 1900-1910
fig 1. A rectangular hand-hammered copper box featuring brass ball feet, riveted corners, and a central blue enamel cabochon with a pierced butterfly overlay on the lid.
fig 1. Arts and Crafts Copper Box with Central Enamel Cabochon Mounted with a Copper Butterfly Overlay

History

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The Arts and Crafts Movement originated in Britain during the late 19th century and was characterized by a style of decoration reminiscent of medieval times.
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The primary artist associated with the movement is William Morris, whose work was reinforced with writings from John Ruskin. The movement placed a high importance on the quality of craftsmanship while emphasizing the importance for the arts to contribute to economic reform.

fig 2. A rectangular hand-hammered copper box featuring brass ball feet, riveted corners, and a central blue enamel cabochon with a pierced butterfly overlay on the lid.
fig 2. Arts and Crafts Copper Box with Central Enamel Cabochon Mounted with a Copper Butterfly Overlay

Morris was instrumental in the founding of Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co., which would later evolve to just Morris & Co. Morris & Co. and their publishing division Kelmscott Press contributed much of the work that is associated with the Arts and Crafts movement. The style is associated with many different types of design including architecture, typography, book printing, textiles and interior design.

fig 3. A rectangular hand-hammered copper box featuring brass ball feet, riveted corners, and a central blue enamel cabochon with a pierced butterfly overlay on the lid.
fig 3. Arts and Crafts Copper Box with Central Enamel Cabochon Mounted with a Copper Butterfly Overlay

Best & Lloyd, Cambray Works, Wattville Road, Handsworth B21, founded c1840 as Robert Best, Ludgate Hill, Birmingham, brassfounders, light fittings.  (Slaters 1852, Kelly’s 1953).  At the 1851 Great Exhibition Salt & Lloyd showed candelabra, gas lamps and a chandelier

Date English c 1900-1910

Condition Excellent original condition

Dimensions top 18cm x 10.5 height 6 cm

UK Shipping included with buy it now price

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Date of Manufacture

Solo Antiques has dated this Arts Crafts Copper Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229946
Dealers Internal Ref
3033
Solo Antiques
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Solo antiques are specialist antiques dealers in art nouveau, art deco sculpture, glass and arts and crafts pieces from 1880 to 1935

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Archive I A rectangular hand-hammered copper box featuring brass ball feet, riveted corners, and a central blue enamel cabochon with a pierced butterfly overlay on the lid.

Arts and Crafts Copper Box with Central Enamel Cabochon Mounted with a Copper Butterfly Overlay

Archive II A rectangular hand-hammered copper box featuring brass ball feet, riveted corners, and a central blue enamel cabochon with a pierced butterfly overlay on the lid. View II
Archive III A rectangular hand-hammered copper box featuring brass ball feet, riveted corners, and a central blue enamel cabochon with a pierced butterfly overlay on the lid. View III
Archive IV A rectangular hand-hammered copper box featuring brass ball feet, riveted corners, and a central blue enamel cabochon with a pierced butterfly overlay on the lid. View IV
Archive V A rectangular hand-hammered copper box featuring brass ball feet, riveted corners, and a central blue enamel cabochon with a pierced butterfly overlay on the lid. View V
Archive VI A rectangular hand-hammered copper box featuring brass ball feet, riveted corners, and a central blue enamel cabochon with a pierced butterfly overlay on the lid. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular hand-hammered copper box featuring brass ball feet, riveted corners, and a central blue enamel cabochon with a pierced butterfly overlay on the lid. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular hand-hammered copper box featuring brass ball feet, riveted corners, and a central blue enamel cabochon with a pierced butterfly overlay on the lid. View VIII
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A rectangular hand-hammered copper box featuring brass ball feet, riveted corners, and a central blue enamel cabochon with a pierced butterfly overlay on the lid.
Arts and Crafts Copper box with central enamel cabochon mounted with a copper butterfly overlay
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A rectangular hand-hammered copper box featuring brass ball feet, riveted corners, and a central blue enamel cabochon with a pierced butterfly overlay on the lid.
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The Arts and Crafts movement, emerging in the late 19th century, emphasised hand-craftsmanship over machine production. Metalwork from this era features visible construction details, hand-hammered surfaces, organic motifs, and integrated decorative accents such as enamel or semi-precious stones.

Craftsmen primarily utilised sheet copper and brass, often hand-hammering the surface to create texture. Accent materials included enamelled glass or metal cabochons, riveted joints, and cast brass feet.

Authentic pieces exhibit irregular hand-hammering marks, visible hand-riveted assembly, direct joinery, and period-typical motifs like stylized flora or fauna. Natural surface oxidisation and gentle wear on contact points further indicate age.

A hand-hammered copper box serves as a functional accent on a sideboard, desk, or dressing table. Its warm tone and handmade texture complement contemporary minimalist settings as well as traditional interiors.

Dust gently with a soft dry cloth to preserve the aged patina. Avoid abrasive metal polishes or chemical cleaners, which can strip historic surface patination and damage fragile glass enamel elements.
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