Fabulous Silver Gilt & Coral, Crystal Vanity Hinged Box (1866)

 Fabulous Silver Gilt & Coral, Crystal Vanity Hinged 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 sterling silver hinged lid and mount made in a thick, heavy gauge of silver with a vacant, round gilded cartouche in the centre, bordered with a row of coral beads and it opens by pushing a small button on the front. The top, sides, box mount and interior of the cover are engraved in lovely detail with posies of flowers, geometric patterns, and acanthus leaf detail, and is clearly hallmarked on the side and the underside of the lid. 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 retailer's 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, its opening mechanism functions well and it still retains some of the original gilding. It measures 10,8cm x 6cm, stands 5cm high and weighs 481g. 

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