Thomas Hayes (1894) - Sterling silver Aesthetic heart-shaped trinket dish with sunflowers, shells and scrolls - 糖果篮 - .925 银, 银
编号 83386979
Colen Hewer Cheshire (1881) - Sterling silver cigar case / minaudière purse engraved with fern foliage and lined with blue moiré - 雪茄盒 - .925 银, 真丝, 银
编号 83386979
Colen Hewer Cheshire (1881) - Sterling silver cigar case / minaudière purse engraved with fern foliage and lined with blue moiré - 雪茄盒 - .925 银, 真丝, 银
Stunning Victorian sterling silver cigar case. Of rounded oblong rectangular form, both sides are ornately engraved with fern leaves and other foliage in Art Nouveau / Aesthetic style. The push button mechanism opens to reveal the original royal blue moiré watered silk lining.
This little box can function as a purse, or even a small minaudière to carry makeup in style on a night out.
Maker: Colen Hewer Cheshire
Assay office: Birmingham
Date: 1881
51.14 g / 1.64 t oz
2 x 8.5 x 4.5 cm
Excellent antique condition. Few tiny dings; some scuffing to the lining appropriate to age and use; internal rubber bands need replacing.