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Antique Silver and Tortoiseshell Ring Box
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Antique Silver and Tortoiseshell Ring Box

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a beautiful box of real quality.

Clearly hallmarked for London 1908 with the maker's mark of the highly collectable silversmith, William Comyns. The lid is fashioned from tortoiseshell with an intricate silver decoration. The velvet interior is styled for rings. The interior of the lid is gilded. There are a couple of light bruises on the body, nothing major, and some duller patches on the lid, none of which is unexpected on an item well over 100 years old. Overall stunning.

Dimensions:

Length: 10cm

Width: 4cm

Height: 3cm

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Tortoiseshell Ring Box to the Edwardian era.

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SA1243070
Dealers Internal Reference
C883
Description
This is a beautiful box of real quality.
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Clearly hallmarked for London 1908 with the maker's mark of the highly collectable silversmith, William Comyns.
The Silver Cabinet

The lid is fashioned from tortoiseshell with an intricate silver decoration. The velvet interior is styled for rings. The interior of the lid is gilded. There are a couple of light bruises on the body, nothing major, and some duller patches on the lid, none of which is unexpected on an item well over 100 years old. Overall stunning.

fig 1. A rectangular sterling silver ring box featuring a hinged lid inset with tortoiseshell, embellished with silver inlay depicting ribbons, garlands, and a central floral medallion.
fig 1. Antique Silver and Tortoiseshell Ring Box

Dimensions:

Length: 10cm

Width: 4cm

Height: 3cm

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Tortoiseshell Ring Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1243070
Dealers Internal Ref
C883
The Silver Cabinet
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A rectangular sterling silver ring box featuring a hinged lid inset with tortoiseshell, embellished with silver inlay depicting ribbons, garlands, and a central floral medallion.
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Archive I A rectangular sterling silver ring box featuring a hinged lid inset with tortoiseshell, embellished with silver inlay depicting ribbons, garlands, and a central floral medallion.

Antique Silver and Tortoiseshell Ring Box

Archive II A rectangular sterling silver ring box featuring a hinged lid inset with tortoiseshell, embellished with silver inlay depicting ribbons, garlands, and a central floral medallion. View II
Archive III A rectangular sterling silver ring box featuring a hinged lid inset with tortoiseshell, embellished with silver inlay depicting ribbons, garlands, and a central floral medallion. View III
Archive IV A rectangular sterling silver ring box featuring a hinged lid inset with tortoiseshell, embellished with silver inlay depicting ribbons, garlands, and a central floral medallion. View IV
Archive V A rectangular sterling silver ring box featuring a hinged lid inset with tortoiseshell, embellished with silver inlay depicting ribbons, garlands, and a central floral medallion. View V
Archive VI A rectangular sterling silver ring box featuring a hinged lid inset with tortoiseshell, embellished with silver inlay depicting ribbons, garlands, and a central floral medallion. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular sterling silver ring box featuring a hinged lid inset with tortoiseshell, embellished with silver inlay depicting ribbons, garlands, and a central floral medallion. View VII
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A rectangular sterling silver ring box featuring a hinged lid inset with tortoiseshell, embellished with silver inlay depicting ribbons, garlands, and a central floral medallion.
Antique Silver and Tortoiseshell Ring Box
Ref: SA1243070
A rectangular sterling silver ring box featuring a hinged lid inset with tortoiseshell, embellished with silver inlay depicting ribbons, garlands, and a central floral medallion.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectJewellery Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Tortoiseshell
  • ColourSilver, Brown
  • MotifsPique inlay, Ribbon bows, Floral garlands, Central medallion

This Edwardian sterling silver and tortoiseshell ring box dates from 1908 and bears the maker's mark of William Comyns for London. The rectangular body has a hinged lid inset with dark brown tortoiseshell, decorated with intricate silver piqué inlay depicting ribbon bows, floral garlands, and a central floral medallion. A beaded silver moulding borders the lid, and three small rounded finials sit along the back hinge. Light bruises mark the silver body, alongside duller patches on the tortoiseshell lid. Inside, the box features a velvet-lined interior styled specifically to hold rings, complemented by a gilded lid interior. Measuring 10 cm in length, 4 cm in width, and 3 cm in height, the piece sits neatly on a bedside table in a bedroom or dressing room to store everyday jewellery.

FAQs

Silver and tortoiseshell boxes became prominent during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly throughout the Edwardian period. Craftsmen combined silver mountings with tortoiseshell panels, often utilizing techniques like pique work to inlay silver directly into the organic material.

These boxes typically consist of a solid sterling silver framework or mount combined with natural tortoiseshell plates. Decorative elements often feature inlaid silver or gold wire and cut-out foil forming Neoclassical motifs.

Authentic pieces bear official silver hallmarks indicating the assay office, silver purity, maker, and year of production. Natural tortoiseshell shows unique variations in color and pattern under magnification, unlike synthetic imitations, and the silver inlay is physically embedded into the shell surface.

Place the box on a dressing table, vanity tray, or bedside table alongside glass bottles and books. It serves as a decorative storage vessel for small items of jewellery or personal keepsakes.

Keep tortoiseshell items away from direct sunlight, central heating, and high humidity to prevent cracking or warping. Clean the silver carefully with a soft silver-polishing cloth, taking care not to rub harsh chemical polishes into the organic tortoiseshell surface.
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