This is an absolutely exquisite silver gilt and enamel box, with stamped silver import mark, and dated London 1928, with initials T.C. & Sn Ltd. In a fitted leather case with velvet and satin cream interior retailed by M.P. Levene, Jeweller of Kensington, London.
The top lid of the box is finely decorated with a hand painted enamel scene of a couple in a romantic pose relaxing in woodland scenery by the river , with sheep in the background.
The scene is surrounded by a rich border of white and blue foliate enamel. The sides and base are with similar guilloche enamel decoration.
This is a rare opportunity to own such a magnificent piece.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 2 x Width 11.5 x Depth 8.5 - Case
Height 1.3 x Width 8 x Depth 5 - Casket
Dimensions in inches:
Heig ht 0.8 x Width 4.5 x Depth 3.3 - Case
Height 0.5 x Width 3.1 x Depth 2.0 - Casket
M.P. Levene of Kensington - were established in 1889 by Pierre Levene who opened a shop in nearby Fulham Road, selling watches, jewellery, silverware and general objects d'art.
In 1926 - the shop was destroyed by enemy action in the early days of the Second World War. Meanwhile their son, Maurice Pierre Levene, who was born in 1900, had opened his own shop, M.P. Levene Ltd, at 5 Thurloe Place in 1926. He specialised in silverware and rare postage stamps...
Category
Early 20th Century English Vermeil Boxes