Silver and Inlaid Tortoise Shell Ring Box with Lion Crest

An unusual George V silver ring box with silver inlaid lion and crown crest to the tortoise shell lid, hallmarked 1916. The circular ring box with polished silver sides, small rim to the base and lid sections, and small feet to the underside. The lid with domed tortoise shell top, which is inlaid with a lion and crown crest, indicating that original owner would be a Colonel or Brigadier. The hinged lid opening to reveal a clean interior with red velvet lining to the base section. Bears a rubbed makers mark but clear hallmarks. Presented in excellent condition with a rich patina to the perfect tortoise shell. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

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