Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide.
Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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Description
This is an exceptional, fine and impressive antique 12 carat yellow gold box with pearl and turquoise; an addition to our diverse ornamental collection
This exceptional antique 12 carat yellow gold box has a cylindrical form.
The sides of this antique box are plain and unembellished.
This exceptional gold box is fitted with a fine and impressive hinged cover embellished with impressive foliate decoration accented with five clusters of individually set turquoise to the floral motifs.
The surface to the underside is embellished with impressive engine turned decoration in a concentric ring design.
The upper and lower rims of the box is encompassed with eighty-five claw set seed pearls.
This exceptional antique gold pill box bears the retailer's label 'E, Tessier, 26 New Bond St, Circa 1815' to the interior of the cover.
Turquoise Quality
Cut Cabochon
Content 0.57 carat
measurements
Height:
1.29 cm
Diameter:
3.8 cm
Weight:
19.33 g
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the 12ct Yellow Gold, Pearl & Turquoise Pill Box - Antique c.1815 (LA399737) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1815
declaration
condition
condition
This antique gold pill box is an exceptional gauge of gold, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The box is set with evenly colour matched seed pearls and turquoise.
The decoration to the surface of the box is all sharp.
There are no hallmarks as to be expected with such a piece; the date and origin can be determined by the composition, decoration and gemstones.