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Lot 172

Victorian British Sterling Silver Box, ca. 1887

Estimate: $150 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

Victorian British sterling silver box, dating to 1887. Made in Birmingham, England by an unknown maker, mark is "S.W. & S.". Repousse floral decoration featuring thistles. Blank medallion at top for initials. Good condition, minor wear / patina as expected. 2 1/2" tall by 4 3/4" wide by 3 3/8" deep. Total weight: about 8.3 OZT. Sterling (.925) silver. Keywords: fancy, precious, metal, metals, tea, desk, flower, flower, thistles, English, Great Britain, Queen Victoria