The Great Britain, London

1908

Silver, metal, mother-of- pearl; engraving, enamel

7.9 х 4.4 х 3.0 cm, 163 g

Maker's mark: "Callow ", silver London marks "lion walking left" and assay office letter "n" on the shield

Silver box in the form of sarcophagus, all surfaces except lateral sides are made of mother-of-pearl with engraved floral ornaments. Onlays in the form of five-petal flower heads and two screw heads are on the hinged top lid with a latch. Three hallmarks are on the lid inner. An automaton with a frivolous scene, made of covered with polychrome enamelled metal is fixed on silver panel under the lid. A keyhole is under the lid as well. The automaton is activated when the spring is winded. The key grip and neck are curly, a rod with a square cross-section. London silver hallmarks prove the date of the box manufacturing - 1908.