A beautifully engraved Japanese jewel box in sterling silver, overlaid with gold gilt depicting scenes of mountains, sailing boats, trees and small Japanese houses. Inside the box it has four drawers with silver handles and lined in red velvet. On the inside of the doors there are engraved pictures of what appears to be a Geisha girl. It has its original key. Stamped to the base “sterling silver” circa 1930-1940
£1450
Contact 07970119030
Physical Dimensions
Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Depth
11.4cm (4.49")
Declaration
Devonshire Antiques has dated this piece to the 1940s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA685894
Description
A beautifully engraved Japanese jewel box in sterling silver, overlaid with gold gilt depicting scenes of mountains, sailing boats, trees and small Japanese houses. Inside the box it has four drawers with silver handles and lined in red velvet. On the inside of the doors there are engraved pictures of what appears to be a Geisha girl. It has its original key. Stamped to the base “sterling silver” circa 1930-1940
£1450
Contact 07970119030
Physical Dimensions
Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Depth
11.4cm (4.49")
Date of Manufacture
Devonshire Antiques has dated this piece to the 1940s.
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