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A Lovely Silver & Tortoiseshell Trinket Box

1920 - 1940
Description

A lovely round silver trinket box of attractive design dating from the reign of George V. The body of this appealing piece stands on three shaped legs and has pad feet. The lightly domed hinged lid is set with beautiful tortoiseshell and has a silver pique work insert. The interior has a plush and corded lining. A fine example from the Birmingham Assay Office - both decorative, usable and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £8.00 UK.

£16.00 Europe.

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. There are a couple of surface blemishes to the sides, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Full set to base and matching part mark to lid.

Date :- Birmingham 1931.

Maker :- William Devenport.

Diameter :- 6.5 cms.

Height :- 3.5 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA985816
Dealers Internal Reference
13155
Dealers Notes

Payment by BANK TRANSFER (preferred),DEBIT/CREDIT CARD, PAYPAL, STRIPE or UK cheque please. Great care is taken with packing and only 'signed for' postal options are used, where available. In the UK, Royal Mail Special Delivery is used, which is both fully insured against loss or damage and guaranteed next day (excluding weekends). If an item goes missing, or is damaged in the post, all available assistance will be offered to make a claim against the provider. Loss or damage in transit, is NOT the responsibility of the seller.

IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE. Due to the imposition by the US Government of a 10% tariff - after making payment for purchase, an invoice will be sent to all US customers prior to dispatch for the required amount, as items cannot be sent to the USA without the tax being prepaid. Alternatively, the tax amount will be added to postage. If this additional charge is not acceptable, please do not proceed with the purchase.

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Description
A lovely round silver trinket box of attractive design dating from the reign of George V. The body of this appealing piece stands on three shaped legs and has pad feet. The lightly domed hinged lid is set with beautiful tortoiseshell and has a silver pique work insert. The interior has a plush and corded lining. A fine example from the Birmingham Assay Office - both decorative, usable and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.
fig 1. A lovely Silver & Tortoiseshell Trinket Box
fig 1. A Lovely Silver & Tortoiseshell Trinket Box

Postage and packing :- £8.00 UK.

£16.00 Europe.

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. There are a couple of surface blemishes to the sides, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Full set to base and matching part mark to lid.

Date :- Birmingham 1931.

Maker :- William Devenport.

Diameter :- 6.5 cms.

Height :- 3.5 cms.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA985816
Dealers Internal Ref
13155
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in antique silver, glassware and objects of vertu

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Verified Since Jan 2010
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Location: Suffolk,, United Kingdom
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