A most unusual late Victorian fine string or twine box made from glass with a star cut base, the base mounted with a sterling silver foot and fitted with a solid silver lid topped with a cutter. The lid is fully hallmarked for the highly collectable Chester assay office and struck in the year 1899, a true Victorian example. The makers mark is also present for the well renowned silversmith, James Deakin & Sons - John & William Deakin. Very good condition with minor wear commensurate with age measuring 3" in diameter x 3 1/2" tall to top of cutter. Item: 39053 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 39053
Dimensions
Height = 8.9 cm (4")
Width = 7.6 cm (3")
Depth = 7.6 cm (3")
Antique English Glass & Sterling Silver String / Twine Jar or Box - 1899
Price
£350
| $467 USD | €413 EUR
Item Ref
39053
Description
A most unusual late Victorian fine string or twine box made from glass with a star cut base, the base mounted with a sterling silver foot and fitted with a solid silver lid topped with a cutter. The lid is fully hallmarked for the highly collectable Chester assay office and struck in the year 1899, a true Victorian example. The makers mark is also present for the well renowned silversmith, James Deakin & Sons - John & William Deakin. Very good condition with minor wear commensurate with age measuring 3" in diameter x 3 1/2" tall to top of cutter. Item: 39053 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 39053
Dimensions
Height = 8.9 cm (4")
Width = 7.6 cm (3")
Depth = 7.6 cm (3")