Sterling Jewelry Box
Updated September 20, 2026
| Lot number | 356 |
| Category | Jewelry & Watches |
| Auction | Cedars Fine Estate Part 2 |
| Date | October 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Amber Door Estate Sales Inc. |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
A rectangular sterling silver jewelry or dressing table box featuring a hinged, domed lid. The lid is decorated with fine engine-turned parallel lines and a central vacant oval cartouche within an engraved laurel wreath and bow. The interior is lined with peach-colored velvet, divided into three compartments including a row of ring rolls. The box features a keyhole on the front and a thumbpiece for opening. The base is finished with a dark, textured leatherette material. The side of the silver frame is stamped STERLING SILVER. The box is further marked with a lion passant, a crown assay mark, a maker mark W & H (recheck), and a script date letter q (recheck). Length: approx. 6.5 inches (measured against a ruler) Width: approx. 3.5 inches (measured against a ruler) Height: approx. 2 inches (measured against a ruler) Gross weight: 461 grams (measured on a scale). Condition: The silver body shows a natural patina with surface tarnish and light scratches consistent with age. The interior velvet lining shows significant wear, staining, and compression. No key is included.
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