
Antique mother of pearl & silver violin shaped box
Circa 1895
Width: 5.5 inches
Price: £550
An exquisite violin shaped box completely decorated inharlequin design mother of pearl. Mounted in English silver, with silvercarrying handle. Elaborate catches and button press opening. With hallmarkstamp for Chester 1895 and makers mark CS ∗ FS for Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd.
Chester 1895