Lot 652
Late Victorian silver trinket box of oval form, decorated around the base with a continuous band...
Monday 18 June 2012 | 10:00 | Lots: 586
Lot 652
Late Victorian silver trinket box of oval form, decorated around the base with a continuous band...
Lot 652
Lot Description
Late Victorian silver trinket box of oval form, decorated around the base with a continuous band of trailing foliage enclosing cherub's heads, the hinged cover with a conforming foliate border, embossed with four cherub's heads to the centre and opening to reveal a gilded interior. Hallmarked William Comyns & Sons, London 1897. Maximum length measures 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm), weight 2.97 ozt (92.5 grams).
Postage: Auction Default
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Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The box displays some tarnishing and general wear, also general surface marks and scratches. There are a couple of dints and knocks around the base rim and the rim has lifted slightly near to the hinge on the lid. There is some slight rubbing and loss of detail to the decoration in places. The hinged cover is in working order, there is only a slight gap when it is closed. Hallmarks are positioned around the base and are clear and legible.
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