Description
The Sterling silver box is of rectangular form, incorporating an ebony lining - the slightly convex cover section locates over a shaped and recessed ebony lip to the box opening, (closing to a neat, flush appearance).
The cover face is embellished with chiseled chrysanthemum blossoms and foliage, formed over a finely polished ground. The lower right corner area is engraved with the maker's signature.
The corresponding ebony stand is Sterling silver mounted and locates the box within a rectangular recess to the top face.
One of the additional images details the Hallmark, (struck to an area of base rim to the box): Japanese character mark - "STERLING".
Size, (excluding stand): length - 4 3/4" (121mm), width - 3 5/16" (83mm), height - 1 3/8" (35mm).
Stand length - 6 1/8" (155mm)
Total weight - 239 grams.
Condition: Good. Minor surface marks, small bruises to the cover, (associated with age and usage). No cracks - no repairs. Natural colour and patina.
Internal Ref: S 1035
A Hallmarked Japanesse Sterling Siver & Ebony Box & Stand: Circa 1925.
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
S 1035
Description
The Sterling silver box is of rectangular form, incorporating an ebony lining - the slightly convex cover section locates over a shaped and recessed ebony lip to the box opening, (closing to a neat, flush appearance).
The cover face is embellished with chiseled chrysanthemum blossoms and foliage, formed over a finely polished ground. The lower right corner area is engraved with the maker's signature.
The corresponding ebony stand is Sterling silver mounted and locates the box within a rectangular recess to the top face.
One of the additional images details the Hallmark, (struck to an area of base rim to the box): Japanese character mark - "STERLING".
Size, (excluding stand): length - 4 3/4" (121mm), width - 3 5/16" (83mm), height - 1 3/8" (35mm).
Stand length - 6 1/8" (155mm)
Total weight - 239 grams.
Condition: Good. Minor surface marks, small bruises to the cover, (associated with age and usage). No cracks - no repairs. Natural colour and patina.
Internal Ref: S 1035
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.