Extraordinary Elkington & Co. signed and numbered silver plated ornate large jewelry box. The box is decorated with high relief sculptured flying cherubs and floral wreaths. The top of the box has a beautiful nude lady riding in a shell formed chariot pulled by butterflies and driven by a cherub. At the base in front of the chariot is another cherub riding on a mythological dolphin. The inside has its original dark blue velvet interior. The underside is marked Elkington & Co. with other markings and numbers. Please click on enlargements to see the detailed markings on the bottom. This is an exquisite antique Elkington jewelry box with wonderful high relief sculptured cherubs and designs. The box is 5-1/2 inches long, 3-1/4 inches wide, and 3-1/2 inches high. It is in excellent condition, no dents, dings, or scratches. It just needs a gentle polishing to look as new. One can see this box was carefully handled and enjoyed by its last owner. Certainly one of the most beautiful and superbly sculptured jewelry boxes we have ever had the pleasure to see. (Item #72616)
Antique Silver Antique Silver Plate
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