Stunning Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box - Silver Mounted 1901

Antiques : Tortoise Or Tortoiseshell : Box

 

An absolutely stunner of a box, a beautiful piece of tortoiseshell with attractive markings and colours ranging from pale champagne to deep chocolate brown; the patina is wonderful and bright with a glossy finish.

The top is blessed with gorgeous English sterling silver mounts, each hallmarked for the highly collectible Chester assay office and the year 1901, making this very early Edwardian. The makers mark is also present on the reticulated silver mounts CS FS for prominent silversmith, Cornelius Saunders and Francis Shepherd.

There is a press button to the front used to open the box, it is in full working order and snaps nicely shut. The interior has a most attractive blue silk and velvet lining. The hinges are original and in full working order.

A superb and highly attractive piece to add to your collection in excellent condition measuring 5 1/2" x 4" x 2" tall.1595

Item ID: 30589

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