{"product_id":"antique-1912-deakin-francis-sterling-silver-pique-tortoiseshell-jewelry-box","title":"Antique 1912 Deakin \u0026 Francis Sterling Silver \u0026 Piqué Tortoiseshell Jewelry Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique English jewelry box dating to 1912\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, crafted in sterling silver by the celebrated Birmingham silversmiths \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeakin \u0026amp; Francis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and beautifully finished with an intricately decorated tortoiseshell lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe petite oval box rests upon three graceful scrolling feet, giving the piece an elegant presence despite its intimate scale. The lid is the true focal point, displaying the rich amber and deep brown coloration characteristic of tortoiseshell and embellished with delicate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver piqué inlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Fine scrolling foliage, floral motifs and suspended garlands create an extraordinarily detailed composition across the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiqué was a specialized decorative technique in which precious metal was carefully inset into tortoiseshell, creating a striking contrast between the luminous silver decoration and the richly mottled material beneath. Particularly associated with fine luxury objects and personal accessories, surviving examples are now highly collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silver is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efully hallmarked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD\u0026amp;F maker’s mark for Deakin \u0026amp; Francis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Birmingham anchor, lion passant denoting sterling silver, and the lowercase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“n” date letter for 1912\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Corresponding silver marks are also present on the lid mount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in Birmingham in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1786\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Deakin \u0026amp; Francis is one of England’s historic silversmithing houses, with a tradition extending across more than two centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hinged lid opens to reveal its original softly lined interior, retaining the wonderful character and gentle signs of use expected from a personal object more than a century old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful example of early 20th-century English craftsmanship and a true \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique objet de vertu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, equally suited to a collection of English silver or displayed on a dressing table for jewelry and other small treasures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deakin \u0026amp; Francis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Birmingham, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1912\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sterling silver with piqué-inlaid tortoiseshell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.25” long × 2.25” wide × 2” tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautiful antique condition with age-appropriate patina and surface wear. The original interior lining shows wear and discoloration consistent with its age and use. Please review all photographs as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: Due to regulations governing antique tortoiseshell, shipping may be restricted by destination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Culture Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46098942558252,"sku":null,"price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7008\/7724\/files\/6CFDB571-B46A-4581-BB97-2095F4DE3072.jpg?v=1788812012","url":"https:\/\/vintagecultureshop.com\/products\/antique-1912-deakin-francis-sterling-silver-pique-tortoiseshell-jewelry-box","provider":"Vintage Culture Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}