Magnificent antique box in gilded brass, in Gothic Revival style, set with nine large banded agate cabochon stones. The interior lined in leather. The box is unsigned, but because of the design and the quality of craftsmanship, it can be safely attributed to George Betjemann & Sons. Betjemann’s produced a line of luxury boxes using the iconic agate cabochon design paired with polished brass.
English, Victorian, from the 1860s.
See a similar pattern used on their alabaster box, signed: lapada.org/art-and-antiques/an-fine-onyx-toilet-box-by-george-betjemann-sons
Condition: no key, some wear and scratches to the surface and inner leather, the wear is typical of its age
How many: 1
Size: 23 x 15 x 10.2 cm |
Date: 1860s
Origin: English