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Wordley Allsopp & Bliss 1930 Art Deco Lacquered Box In 14Kt Gold And Sterling

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About the Item

Art deco lacquer box designed by Wordley Allsopp & Bliss. A beautiful colorful art deco box, created at the 33 East Kinney Street, in Newark New Jersey by the Wordley Allsopp & Bliss Company, back in the 1930. This rectangular box was carefully crafted in solid sterling silver .925/.999 with accents in 14 karats yellow gold. The complete outer parts are embellished with geometric patterns made up in green malachite and black lacquer. The inside are finished with high polish and gilding. Weight: 82.95 Grams, (53.17 Dwt). Measurements: 75 mm by 58 mm by 22 mm (2.95 x 2.28 x 0.87 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the assay of the metals and signed, "WAB STERLING & 14K". Wordley Allsopp & Bliss Wordley, Allsopp and Bliss (WAB) was founded in 1909 in Newark, New Jersey yet can trace its roots back to before 1885 when Henry Allsopp became a jeweler and registered his mark by 1891. Henry had partnered with George and the subsequently became known as George A H Allsopp Inc. The partnership did well together and they changed to Allsopp brothers in 1901. The business expanded and by 1909 The company added Wordley and Bliss to the name officially becoming Wordley Allsopp and Bliss and registered themselves as manufacturing jewelers. In 1915 operating at 473 Washington Street and in 1922 at the same address. By 1922 George had officially taken over the helm and because of such tremendous growth moved their manufacturing to Camp Street in Newark in 1929. The firm was producing top quality jewelry at the time helping major retailers sell their goods often marked with their common maker's mark for WAB and its successor firms is a "W" and a "B" resting on the sloping sides of an "A". The maker's mark is usually stamped along with the purity of the gold on the cross bar or bridge of the cufflinks that they were famous for. Eventually becoming Allsopp and Son and Allsopp and Long. Under the leadership of Edward E. Allsopp the firms merged and in 1938 Allsopp merged again with Arthur Steller becoming Allsopp-Steller at 81 Warren Street Newark, NJ. Business continued until in 1956 Krementz acquired the firm under their umbrella of Krementz and Co purchasing in total all of Allsopp-Steller. (Velvet box society with thanks). Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry pouch. Condition: The overall condition of this box is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. The lacquer enamels are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity. INVENTORY REF: D070823ANTK/2.459
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.87 in (2.21 cm)Width: 2.28 in (5.8 cm)Depth: 2.95 in (7.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of this box is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. The lacquer enamels are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D070823ANTK/2.4591stDibs: LU8303235142002

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