Sorry my link went to another box and I can't show photos of the box I meant even though I've downloaded them :( The Japanese box wasn't what I...
I think they only made one off boxes, from my research I couldn't find two of the same but the artistic style of the one I bought and the labelled...
This is another one I found very close to mine https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/66691599_japanese-black-and-gold-lacquer-box
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] While doing some research for a thread on Antiquers I came across a Tahan French Boulle Jewellery Box, this lead me on...
Measurements: Length: 26.5cm Depth: 10.2cm Height: 8cm Yes it does make it easy to identify and I've been bursting to correct myself in the...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Again I've got it wrong :( I always thought these boxes were made for gloves and this still might be the case...
A wonderful place where you can get help when your stumped or help (sometimes) if you know. A massive thank you to all behind it and anyone who...
Unfortunately the Science museum's one has been removed so I needed an example of the label, although I think this version is 50+ years younger...
J. GARDNER & SON / Surgical Instrument Makers / to the / Edinburgh Royal Infirmary / 32, Forrest Road, / EDINBURGH
Can't argue with that, it looked early-mid 20th c going by the silk in the lid that I mistook for velvet.
I would say 1930-1940's
It looked like a Smiths clock, I'm sure this is of the same type and maker. I really like the clock, good buy. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132767774153
Yeah I think you have nailed it, I can see many of these set in broaches, I think that's where mine came from. Thank you, mystery solved :)
Could this be it?...
I could be, it's not transparent in any way but it could be a dirty sort of milk glass?
The truth is I know nothing about artifacts, my field is the last 400 years, manly art boxes. The reason I don't venture far from that field is...
My one has striations as you would find in sedimentary rock so I don't think it's glass but it is hard as glass
I have a very similar one [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thank you very much :)
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/unicorn-mother-mary-antique-coca-tea-169076633
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