Vintage Design
Antique early 20th Century English solid silver casket. it is a blank canvas in that he interior is completely unlined but for some faint traces of the original gilding to help protect the original contents. it would comfortably hold a great selection of cigars but also could equally find use as a box for sweets, biscuits, or desk accessories – the list is endless! The shape of this box is particularly pleasing with the incurved and serpentine sides, as well as the wonderful applied lion mask ring handles at each end. It is fully hallmarked for the silvermsith George Howson, part of a dynasty of Sheffield silversmiths dating back to 1847, and interestingly is hallamarked for 1915, during WWI when far less silver was produced due to the war effort. it is a very unusual and rare casket that would blend perfectly with the contemporary interior and has retained the same condiiton since it was crafted. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), Sheffield, year 1915 (r), Maker’s mark GH (George Howson).
Height: 6cm
Width: 18 x 12cm
Weight: 633g
| Creator |
George Howson |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer |
George Howson |
| Design Period | 1890 to 1919 |
| Year | 1915 |
| Production Period | 1890 to 1919 |
| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | English, Antique |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Some dents, Scratches
|
| Product Code | XTA-1639888 |
| Materials | Silver |
| Color | Silver |
| Width |
18 cm 7.1 inch |
| Depth |
12 cm 4.7 inch |
| Height |
6 cm 2.4 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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