Viceregal Chiseled Silver Casket, Decorated with Organic Motifs

This hand painted box is representative of a technique typical of the Olinalá region, in the state of Guerrero in the South of Mexico. Guerrero is the most important lacquer produc...

Created in the 19th century, this hand-painted piece is the product of one of the richest artistic traditions in Mexico: the technique of lacquer known as “Maque”. A typical example ...

This chest from the 19th century is a majestic example of the technique known as ‘maque’, or lacquer, developed in Mexico over the centuries. It is lacquered in an orange background and profusely decorated on all sides. On its front a typical Mexican town...

This traditional hand-painted box is representative of a technique typical of the region of Olinalá, in the state of Guerrero in southern Mexico. The most important centre of lacquer...

A pair of very fine silver filigree rosewater sprinklers Possibly India, Karimnagar, early 18th century Measures: Height 31.6 cm and 31.7 cm,...

Arquette inspired by 17th century models. Silver, Spain, 20th century Rectangular casket made of silver in its color, with four legs in the corners in the form of roll and finished ...

A silver-clad table casket the domed hinge top centered with a paterae among foliate scrolls. apparently unmarked This has a golden patina. Height 7 1/2...

This is a lovely antique Victorian silver plated casket bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmiths, Walker and Hall, Circa 1840 in date. The square casket freatures an epic mythological scene of the four seasons with eight winged cherubs on the lid. Each side features the four seasons: spring features a bull and a goddess, summer has a lion and a goddess, autumn has a scorpion and a goddess and winter has a cherub and goddess. The interior of the box features its original quilted buttoned silk upholstery. Add some elegance to your home with this lovely casket. Condition: In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 15 cm x Width 24 cm x Depth 24 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 6 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 9 inches Walker & Hall the business was established in Sheffield in 1845 by George Walker who become an assistant of Dr John Wright. Dr John Wright had conducted important experiments on electroplating, Walker secured the royalty of electroplating for Sheffield. The business was joined by Henry Hall and became in 1853 Walker & Hall. The factory was at Howard Street, Sheffield, while showrooms were opened in 45 Holborn Viaduct, London. Branches were opened in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Cardiff, Belfast, Hull, Bristol, Melbourne and Adelaide (Australia), Cape Town (South Africa). Walker & Hall was converted into a limited liability company in 1920 under the style Walker & Hall Ltd and combined in 1963 under the British Silverware...