27100: Four British Partial Gilt Silver Presentation Bo

Four British Partial Gilt Silver Presentation Boxes, Birmingham, England, 19th century Marks: (lion passant), (anchor), (various) 1-1/4 x 4 x 3 inches (3.2 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm) (largest, Yapp & Woodward presentation box) 17.4 troy ounces The lot, each with engraved inscription, comprising: 1 Yapp & Woodward partial gilt silver presentation box, Birmingham, England, 1851 (Marks: (lion passant), (anchor), (duty mark), C, Y&W); 1 Nathaniel Mills partial gilt silver presentation box, Birmingham, England, 1835 (Marks: (lion passant), (anchor), (duty mark), M, N*M); 1 Nathaniel Mills partial gilt silver presentation box, Birmingham, England, 1834 (Marks: (lion passant), (anchor), (duty mark), L, N*M); 1 Edward Smith partial gilt silver presentation box, Birmingham, England, 1850 (Marks: (lion passant), (anchor), (duty mark), B, ES). 4 Total HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Splits to joins at several joins and heavy scratching to interior of Edward Smith presentation box and fine surface scratches throughout and light rubbing to gilt interiors of all examples indicative of polishing and light use.