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Antique Silver Victorian Box made in 1891
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An unusual and large Victorian silver box in the form of a shell which opens up to reveal a beautifully gilded interior.
| Date | 1891 |
| Made By | Horton & Allday |
| Location | Birmingham |
| Stock Number | W249x1 |
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An unusual and large Victorian silver box in the form of a shell which opens up to reveal a beautifully gilded interior.
This stunning and rare box is in excellent condition.
Dimensions: length 13.75 cm, from back to front of box 10.5 cm
The firm was founded in Birmingham c. 1860 by Alfred George Horton and Harry Allday. Horton died in 1886 and the business was continued by Allday, who maintained the name Horton & Allday.
The firm was active at 193 Warstone Lane, Birmingham, where it remained until 1931 when moved to 58 Northampton Street. London offices were at 6 Arundell Street Coventry Street, Leicester Square (1913) and 47 Poland Street, London (1913).
Horton & Allday entered hallmarks in Birmingham, Chester (“H & A” in 1894, 1895 and 1906), London (“H.A” in 1887 and “Hn & Ay” in 1897) and Sheffield (“H & A” in 1903) Assay Offices.
The firm participated to the 1915 and 1920 editions of the British Industries Fair.
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