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An assortment of empty vintage and antique jewellery presentation boxes and cases of various shapes and sizes. The collection comprises a diverse range of materials including polished wooden chests, leatherette-clad hard cases, and cardboard retail boxes. The exterior palette includes black, burgundy, red, green, cream, and grey. Many cases retain original silk or satin lid linings and velvet-flocked or padded bases, some featuring original or added cotton wool wadding. Identified retailers and manufacturers represented in the lot include The Alexander Clark Co Ltd of London, Walker & Hall Ltd, James Walker (The London Jeweller), L. Jones & Sons (Truro), Vage (Truro), Leonard Couch (Taunton), and Andersons (South Shields and Newcastle-on-Tyne). Notable markings and labels include a case marked Nuvo REGD MARKED GOLD, a card tag for HALL MARKED SILVER, and a case marked LEDA REGD. The collection includes a variety of forms such as square, rectangular, and octagonal cases with hinged lids, push-button releases, or slip-over covers.
Condition report:
The collection is in mixed condition, showing typical signs of age and use. External surfaces exhibit scuffing, rubbing to the edges, and occasional staining or minor losses to the leatherette and paper coverings. The wooden boxes show light surface scratches. Interiors show varying degrees of wear, including fraying to silk lid linings, staining to satin, and compression or fading to the velvet bases. Mechanical hinges and clasped closures are generally functional but show age-related resistance.
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