Mappin & Webb Silver Pique & Tortoiseshell Box Birmingham 1913

Name: Mappin & Webb Silver Pique & Tortoiseshell Box Birmingham 1913
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA647374
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Woodbridge Antiques

Description

A truly superb solid silver and tortoiseshell Trinket Box. Wonderfully shaped and standing on four attractive feet, this box is sterling silver and has the most gorgeous tortoiseshell lid with wonderful silver pique decoration inlaid. The lid is hinged on the back and opens and closes perfectly. When open, the ivory coloured velvet interior is revealed. The base of the box is a lovely bottle green leather and is stamped 'Mappin & Webb' in gold lettering.

The clear hallmarks are also visible on the base frame for the Birmingham Assay Office with a date mark for 1913 and Lion Passant, along with the makers mark: Mappin & Webb . Partial marks can also be seen on the side of the lid.

A splendid box, sublime in every way: Shape and design, proportions, condition, quality and colour of the tortoiseshell!

The quality of the silversmith is evident!

Condition: In lovely antique collector's condition.

Hallmarks and maker's marks: Birmingham 1913 by Mappin & Webb

Measurements:

Height: 3.4 cm approx.

Width: 8.4 cm approx.

Depth: 5.7cm approx.

Weight: 97.5 grams approx

Please note this item can only be posted within the UK due to import restrictions on tortoiseshell in other countries.

Physical Dimensions

Height

3.4cm (1.34")

Width

8.4cm (3.31")

Depth

5.7cm (2.24")

Declaration

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA647374

Dealers Internal Reference

NJLG93-22

Dealers Notes

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Description

A truly superb solid silver and tortoiseshell Trinket Box.

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Wonderfully shaped and standing on four attractive feet, this box is sterling silver and has the most gorgeous tortoiseshell lid with wonderful silver pique decoration inlaid.

Woodbridge Antiques

The lid is hinged on the back and opens and closes perfectly. When open, the ivory coloured velvet interior is revealed. The base of the box is a lovely bottle green leather and is stamped 'Mappin & Webb' in gold lettering.

fig 1. MAPPIN & WEBB SILVER PIQUE & TORTOISESHELL BOX BIRMINGHAM 1913 — fig 1. Mappin & Webb Silver Pique & Tortoiseshell Box Birmingham 1913

The clear hallmarks are also visible on the base frame for the Birmingham Assay Office with a date mark for 1913 and Lion Passant, along with the makers mark: Mappin & Webb . Partial marks can also be seen on the side of the lid.