1993 THAXTER SILVER & LAPIS LAZULI TRINKET BOX LION LID

1993 THAXTER SILVER & LAPIS LAZULI TRINKET BOX LION LID

C1993 D. Thaxter Sterling Silver and Lapis Lazuli (limited edition) covered trinket Box, with well modeled leopard handles and decorated with a geometric motif throughout.

FWIW: The lid sits perfectly on its conforming base. Very heavy; Displays beautifully! 186 grams. (very weighty).

Marks: STERLING ?1993 D THAXTER
10 OF 500 (Hand incised)
DT 11/2/93 ? in artist/makers hand.

PROVENANCE: Property from the Collection of Dr. David Young, Medina, Ohio

Overall Weight: 186 grams.
Size: 2.25 In. Height x 2 In. Width.

Condition Report:Overall very good to excellent. Lid decorated with cabochon lapis lazuli (lazurite, calcite, and pyrite.)

Additional notes: The lapis lazuli color is a uniform dark blue to violetish blue, without any visible calcite. Does display small, attractively distributed, gold-colored flecks of pyrite.
Condition Report: Overall very good to excellent. Lid decorated with cabochon lapis lazuli (lazurite, calcite, and pyrite.) Additional notes: The lapis lazuli color is a uniform dark blue to violetish blue, without any visible calcite. Does display small, attractively distributed, gold-colored flecks of pyrite.