Tayler & Fletcher
Lot 182
A collection of 19th century gold and coral jewellery - contained in a fine quality jewellery box by Sampson Mordan of London, possibly Laburnum veneer, the lid with segmented radial veneers and a central oval, with ebony and silver banding to the lid and front and silvered metal lock and piano hinge, the pink and ivory silk lined interior with upper lift-out tray containing a quantity of coral jewellery, some mounted in yellow gold, including a multi-strand choker necklace, white and pink coral multi-strand choker, two brooches, a bracelet clasp, earrings, cufflinks etc., some pieces with faults, plus loose beads, small sections of polished coral etc., the box 38 x 28 x 8 cm, with two keys.* Condition: The box is completely original and hasn’t been subject to restoration. The surface polish has started breaking down to the front half of the lid and the front panel (see photos attached) and there is a slight shrinkage crack showing the veneer to the back right of the lid (again, see photo). Otherwise it is in good condition and has no losses to the veneers or banding. The lid closes flush and the interior is also in good condition overall.
