Fabulous Silver Gilt & Coral Crystal Vanity Box (1866)

 Fabulous Silver Gilt & Coral Crystal Vanity Box (1866) 

This fabulous, wonderful quality, Victorian, solid silver lidded cut-crystal vanity box has been exceptionally well-made and beautifully decorated. It features an amazing lid made in a thick, heavy gauge of silver with a vacant, round gilded cartouche in the centre bordered with a row of coral beads. The top and sides of the cover are engraved in lovely detail with posies of flowers, geometric patterns, and acanthus leaf detail, and is clearly hallmarked underneath. It was made in 1866 by 'Abraham Brownett' (AB), a London based silversmith known for his fine quality work and is also stamped with the original retailers mark 'SOUTHCOMBE' '130 & 131 Jermyn ST. London'. The lovely, rectangular crystal box is deeply hand-cut on the base and around the sides in the popular 'hobnail' pattern. This fabulous piece is in excellent condition with its original gilding and snug fitting lid. It measures 10,8cm x 7,5cm, stands 5cm high and weighs 474g, (The silver lid weighs a heavy 131g). 

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