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Of Naval Interest, Ss Arcadian Silver & Tortoiseshell Trinket Box by Lionel Smith & Co, Birmingham 1927
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Of Naval Interest, Ss Arcadian Silver & Tortoiseshell Trinket Box by Lionel Smith & Co, Birmingham 1927

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an interesting piece. The silver mounted and pique tortoiseshell lid decorated with the SS Arcadian* flag.

The plain circular silver base raised on four paw feet.

The pull -off lid opens to reveal the original ivory silk interior.

Black Morroco on the underside.

*SS Arcadian was a Barrow-in-Furness built passenger liner constructed in 1899 by Vickers, Sons & Maxim Ltd for the Pacific Steam Navigation Company as SS Ortona. In World War I she served with the Royal Navy and was sunk by a U-boat in 1917

Hallmarks:

LS&Co for Lionel Smith & Co.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "C" for 1927.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.

Height: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: from £12 International Signed For.

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Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

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Description
This is an interesting piece. The silver mounted and pique tortoiseshell lid decorated with the SS Arcadian* flag.

The plain circular silver base raised on four paw feet.

The pull -off lid opens to reveal the original ivory silk interior.

fig 1. OF NAVAL INTEREST, SS ARCADIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL TRINKET BOX BY LIONEL SMITH & CO, BIRMINGHAM 1927
fig 1. Of Naval Interest, Ss Arcadian Silver & Tortoiseshell Trinket Box by Lionel Smith & Co, Birmingham 1927

Black Morroco on the underside.

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SS Arcadian was a Barrow-in-Furness built passenger liner constructed in 1899 by Vickers, Sons & Maxim Ltd for the Pacific Steam Navigation Company as SS Ortona.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

In World War I she served with the Royal Navy and was sunk by a U-boat in 1917

fig 2. OF NAVAL INTEREST, SS ARCADIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL TRINKET BOX BY LIONEL SMITH & CO, BIRMINGHAM 1927
fig 2. Of Naval Interest, Ss Arcadian Silver & Tortoiseshell Trinket Box by Lionel Smith & Co, Birmingham 1927

Hallmarks:

LS&Co for Lionel Smith & Co.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "C" for 1927.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.

Height: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: from £12 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA431599
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT55
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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OF NAVAL INTEREST, SS ARCADIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL TRINKET BOX BY LIONEL SMITH & CO, BIRMINGHAM 1927
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Archive I OF NAVAL INTEREST, SS ARCADIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL TRINKET BOX BY LIONEL SMITH & CO, BIRMINGHAM 1927

Of Naval Interest, Ss Arcadian Silver & Tortoiseshell Trinket Box by Lionel Smith & Co, Birmingham 1927

Archive II OF NAVAL INTEREST, SS ARCADIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL TRINKET BOX BY LIONEL SMITH & CO, BIRMINGHAM 1927 View II
Archive III OF NAVAL INTEREST, SS ARCADIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL TRINKET BOX BY LIONEL SMITH & CO, BIRMINGHAM 1927 View III
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OF NAVAL INTEREST, SS ARCADIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL TRINKET BOX BY LIONEL SMITH & CO, BIRMINGHAM 1927
OF NAVAL INTEREST, SS ARCADIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL TRINKET BOX BY LIONEL SMITH & CO, BIRMINGHAM 1927
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OF NAVAL INTEREST, SS ARCADIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL TRINKET BOX BY LIONEL SMITH & CO, BIRMINGHAM 1927
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