Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
With all over repousse scroll, foliate and leafy design, bordered by applied gadrooned edges this makes a very classic statement on dressing table or desk to hold jewellery, trinkets or for use as a desk tidy. The raised decoration is polished over a matt ground, so makes a lovely first impression.
The hinged lid opens to reveal the original pale gilded interior, and there are three blank cartouches (one on the lid top and one on each of the front and back sides of the body centre), which could be personalised if one wishes.
The whole stands on a stepped base.
Size-6.5 inches wide by 3 inches deep by 1 5/8 inches high.
Weight-135 grams.
This box is in good condition overall and priced accordingly.
Bombe shaped boxes are highly sought after, much more expensive to make, and rarely found.
This one is of impressive size and decoration and a nice Edwardian period antique box.
Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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Birmingham 1905 Solid Silver Large Bombe Shaped Box by Famous Retailers Mappin and Webb.
