Queen Victoria sterling silver box, Chester, 1890-1899

Description Queen Victoria cast, embossed and chased sterling silver box, Chester, 1890-1899 A cast, embossed and chased sterling silver box in the style of the Queen Victoria period, made in Chester, an extremely valuable and sought-after decorative art piece. This type of object often features detailed and intricate craftsmanship, typical of the 19th century, with scenes depicting daily life and hunting, which were popular themes during that period. Sterling silver hallmarked with 4 hallmarks: Manufacturer logo: unidentified Lion passant: alloy mark. Guarantee check of 925 sterling grade/1000 Shield with the city's arms: city of Chester Date year letter: 1890-1899 Dimensions: HxWxD 8cm x 12cm x 10.5cm Weight: 350g Provenance: Private collection Condition: Slight signs of wear and tear and superficial scratches. The hallmarks are present on the side of the box.