Sterling Silver Jewellery Box - Antique Edwardian (1908)

Description

This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver jewellery box has an oval rounded shaped form.

The surface of the body is plain and unembellished.

This silver Edwardian jewellery box is fitted with a hallmarked hinged cover embellished with impressive bright cut engraved floral and winged insect designs, accented with an applied opposing scrolling leaf and floral decoration encompassing the upper plateau.

The cover incorporates a protruding applied shaped incurved paralleling border to the shaped rim, accented with four further bright cut engraved floral motifs.

The cover of the box retains the original gilded interior.

This impressive box is fitted with the original navy blue velvet lined interior.

This exceptional box is supported by four impressive cast silver, conjoined bracket style feet ornamented with large scrolling designs and floral motifs.

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