Sterling Silver Jewellery Box - Antique Edwardian (1902)

Description

This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver jewellery box has been realistically modelled in the form of an 18th century card table.

The serpentine shaped body is plain and unembellished, apart from the feature hallmarks.

The upper plateau of the box is embellished with impressive cast and applied scrolling leaf decoration, paralleling the shaped border and incorporating an oval cartouche to the centre.

The framed cartouche features a scene of a female figure in a flowing garment, perched on a swing and engaging with a gentleman holding a cane, in addition to a second male figure lying leisurely on the ground.

This silver jewellery box is fitted with the original, hallmarked, hinged wreath decorated handle to the anterior surface of the table drawer, allowing access to the interior.

This silver jewellery box drawer is cedar wood lined and retains the original navy blue velvet interior.

This exceptional box is supported by four impressive cabriole style cast silver legs with scrolling leaf ornamentation in junction with the body, replicating the mouldings of an original table.

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