Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 29 Oct 2019
A late-Victorian novelty silver box
A late-Victorian novelty silver box,
with import marks for London 1898, importer's mark of John Smith,
modelled as a piano, probably for stamps or vestas, embossed with figures and foliate decoration, two hinged covers, one leg damaged, length 9.3cm, plus an Edwardian silver table bell, maker's mark worn, London 1902, circular form, pierced and embossed with masks, and foliate scroll decoration, on a circular base, approx. weighable 3.8oz. (2)