Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box

The Sanders and Mackenzie vintage sterling silver jewellery box has tortoiseshell with fine silver pique work in its lid. It is lined and has a mirror in the inside of the lid. It is marked with the sterling, lion passant, mark and carries the hallmark for Birmingham and the date letter for 1922. The jewellery box has some solder marks on the back and has other signs of wear. The maker’s mark S&M is for Sanders and Mackenzie.

Weight                                      220g
Age                                          1922
Dimension                                13cm round base x 5.0cm high
Condition                                  Good for its age, with signs of repair
Stock code                               BE326