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Victorian Large Silver Matchbox Holder, B'ham 1900
This is an elegant large late Victorian Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder. The holder would have been to sit on a table or mantlepiece, not to go into a pocket. The lid of the holder has an embossed design of scrolls and flowers surrounding a central blank cartouche. The body is open on all sides to reveal the strike on the matchbox and to have the drawer pushed open. It stands on four ball feet.
The matchbox holder was made in Birmingham by silversmiths Crisford & Norris and dates to 1900, the last full year of Queen Victoria's long reign. Harold Crisford & William Norris established their business in 1896 at premises in Vyse Street in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. They are best known for their good quality and well designed small items for personal use, novelty baby rattles, pin cushions and stylish powder compacts. They remained in business up until around 1970.
Whilst the holder has clearly been used it remains in very good condition with just some slight misshaping to the front opening plus the superficial surface wear that has to be expected after over 120 years of good service. Please make sure to view all the photographs.
The matchbox holder is 7.5cm / 2.9ins by 5cm / 1.9ins and stands 3.5cm / 1.4ins high. It weighs in at a respectable 35.1g / 1.24oz of solid Sterling Silver.
The hallmarks, on the underside of the front rim, are well struck and clear to read. They show the lion passant for Sterling Silver, the anchor assay mark for Birmingham, the date letter a for 1900 and the C & N makers' mark for Crisford & Norris.
Shipping in the UK is £6.50 by Royal Mail 1st Class Signed For Parcel Post.
Overseas customers, please ask us about shipping costs to your country before making a purchase.
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The matchbox holder was made in Birmingham by silversmiths Crisford & Norris and dates to 1900, the last full year of Queen Victoria's long reign. Harold Crisford & William Norris established their business in 1896 at premises in Vyse Street in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. They are best known for their good quality and well designed small items for personal use, novelty baby rattles, pin cushions and stylish powder compacts. They remained in business up until around 1970.
Whilst the holder has clearly been used it remains in very good condition with just some slight misshaping to the front opening plus the superficial surface wear that has to be expected after over 120 years of good service. Please make sure to view all the photographs.
The matchbox holder is 7.5cm / 2.9ins by 5cm / 1.9ins and stands 3.5cm / 1.4ins high. It weighs in at a respectable 35.1g / 1.24oz of solid Sterling Silver.
The hallmarks, on the underside of the front rim, are well struck and clear to read. They show the lion passant for Sterling Silver, the anchor assay mark for Birmingham, the date letter a for 1900 and the C & N makers' mark for Crisford & Norris.
Shipping in the UK is £6.50 by Royal Mail 1st Class Signed For Parcel Post.
Overseas customers, please ask us about shipping costs to your country before making a purchase.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 3/JUN/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Date 1900
Late Victorian Antiques Material Silver
Origin English
Maker Crisford & Norris | Silversmiths
Item code as1006a1631 / IR4382
Status Sold
£85.00
$108.56
€99.88
$
€
Conversion rates as of 3/JUN/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
View all stock from
Burnell And Rowe
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Launceston
Cornwall, England
Tel : 07393 207160
Non UK callers : +44 7393 207160
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