Vacant Cartouche
Rare Antique Victorian Aesthetic Solid Sterling Silver Box / Pot. London, 1889.
Rare Antique Victorian Aesthetic Solid Sterling Silver Box / Pot. London, 1889.
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A beautiful Victorian solid silver lidded pot dating to London 1899. Beautifully decorated throughout with very finely embossed floral motifs. Body with vacant cartouche to one side and, very unusually, a large insect to the other. The lift of lid topped with a turned knop. Fully hallmarked to body and lid for Mapping & Webb, London 1889. Also with French silver control marks. Altogether a high quality and very finely make piece. The insect being particularly unusual.
Condition
In good antique condition with just expected. Hallmarks are clear and legible.
Dimensions
Width: approx. 5 cm
Height: approx. 5 cm
Weight: approx. 42 g
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