Asprey & Co Silver Engine Turned Patience Playing Card Box. 1928.

Name: Asprey & Co Silver Engine Turned Patience Playing Card Box. 1928.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA852192
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Krave Antiques

Description

This fine antique miniature playing card / patience box which is made of solid silver is fully hallmarked for 1928 and is made by top maker Asprey so is a high quality piece.

This handsome case has a beautiful engine turned decoration to the outer and a gilt interior with two separate compartments holding the 2 full packs of vintage miniature playing cards.

A high quality silver box by a top maker that would make a wonderful collector's piece for a silver collector or would make a very nice gift for a card enthusiast. The inside of the lid has been lovingly inscribed with the inscription L & E G S 29-7-29.

Maker: Asprey & Co.

Hallmarks: Fully hallmarked with Lion for silver. London. Makers mark A & Co LTD and Asprey London. Date letter n for 1928. Hallmarked to both inside of lid and side body of the box.

Dimensions: 4 cm (1 1/2") Width. 5.7 cm (2 1/4") Depth. 7.5 cm (3") Height.

Weight of silver box only: 128 grams.

Condition: Very good used antique condition with some all over shallow bruises and light signs of use in keeping with age. No breaks, holes or splits. A scratch to the top edge. Lid clasp and hinge work as they should.

Physical Dimensions

Height

7.5cm (2.95")

Width

5.7cm (2.24")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Krave Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA852192

Dealers Internal Reference

ACB2028

Dealers Notes

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Description

This fine antique miniature playing card / patience box which is made of solid silver is fully hallmarked for 1928 and is made by top maker Asprey so is a high quality piece.

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This handsome case has a beautiful engine turned decoration to the outer and a gilt interior with two separate compartments holding the 2 full packs of vintage miniature playing cards.

Krave Antiques

fig 1. Asprey & Co Silver Engine Turned Patience Playing Card Box. 1928.

A high quality silver box by a top maker that would make a wonderful collector's piece for a silver collector or would make a very nice gift for a card enthusiast. The inside of the lid has been lovingly inscribed with the inscription L & E G S 29-7-29.

fig 2. Asprey & Co Silver Engine Turned Patience Playing Card Box. 1928.

Maker: Asprey & Co.

Hallmarks: Fully hallmarked with Lion for silver. London. Makers mark A & Co LTD and Asprey London. Date letter n for 1928. Hallmarked to both inside of lid and side body of the box.

fig 3. Asprey & Co Silver Engine Turned Patience Playing Card Box. 1928.

Dimensions: 4 cm (1 1/2") Width. 5.7 cm (2 1/4") Depth. 7.5 cm (3") Height.

Weight of silver box only: 128 grams.

Condition: Very good used antique condition with some all over shallow bruises and light signs of use in keeping with age. No breaks, holes or splits. A scratch to the top edge. Lid clasp and hinge work as they should.