Superb Unusual Victorian Tubular Silver Box with 1797 Penny Decoration

Name: Superb Unusual Victorian Tubular Silver Box with 1797 Penny Decoration
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA914557
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Woodbridge Antiques

Description

A superb and very unusual silver box. The box is in tubular form, possible used for holding cigarettes or trinkets. It stands on four ball feet and has a hinged lid which opens and closes perfectly; here is the only decorative engraving, which is a crest of a Coronet for either an Earl or Countess. At each end of the box, pennies are set, both dated 1797. Hallmarks are visible on the outside of the lid and also clearly visible on the inside when the lid is opened, for London 1899, along with the maker's mark: Andrew Barrett & Sons. A wonderfully deep golden gilt finish is revealed to the inside. The underneath of the box also bears the stamp for 'Andrew Barrett & Sons 63 & 64 Piccadilly London'.

This is a rare opportunity to purchase an unusual item of silver which is beautifully designed and crafted (probably exclusively commissioned by an Earl or Countess). In super condition. Fabulous for a collector!

Hallmarks: London 1899 by Andrew Barrett & Sons.

Measurements: Height: 6 cm Width: 8.5 cm Depth: 5.5 cm

Weight: 276 grams (coins weigh 28.3 grams each - approx. silver weight 219 grams).

Weights and measurements are approximate.

NJL35646

Physical Dimensions

Height

6cm (2.36")

Width

8.5cm (3.35")

Depth

5.5cm (2.17")

Declaration

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA914557

Dealers Internal Reference

NJL35646

Dealers Notes

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Description

A superb and very unusual silver box. The box is in tubular form, possible used for holding cigarettes or trinkets.

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It stands on four ball feet and has a hinged lid which opens and closes perfectly; here is the only decorative engraving, which is a crest of a Coronet for either an Earl or Countess.

Woodbridge Antiques

At each end of the box, pennies are set, both dated 1797. Hallmarks are visible on the outside of the lid and also clearly visible on the inside when the lid is opened, for London 1899, along with the maker's mark: Andrew Barrett & Sons. A wonderfully deep golden gilt finish is revealed to the inside. The underneath of the box also bears the stamp for 'Andrew Barrett & Sons 63 & 64 Piccadilly London'.

fig 1. SUPERB UNUSUAL VICTORIAN TUBULAR SILVER BOX WITH 1797 PENNY DECORATION — fig 1. Superb Unusual Victorian Tubular Silver Box with 1797 Penny Decoration

This is a rare opportunity to purchase an unusual item of silver which is beautifully designed and crafted (probably exclusively commissioned by an Earl or Countess). In super condition. Fabulous for a collector!