Description:

Fine antique English sterling silver pill, trinket, or snuff box by Carrington & Company, hallmarked Birmingham 1921.

This elegant cylindrical box features a beautifully hand-painted enamel maritime scene to the lid depicting sailing vessels on coastal waters, framed by an attractive silver laurel border. The interior retains its original gilt wash.

Carrington & Co was a respected English luxury retailer and silversmith associated with high-quality late Victorian and Edwardian silver. Pieces with enamel decoration remain highly collectible, particularly nautical examples.

Details:

• Maker: Carrington & Company (C&C)

• Origin: Birmingham, England

• Date: 1921

• Material: Sterling silver with gilt interior

• Decoration: Hand-painted enamel sailing scene

• Form: Pill box / trinket box / snuff box 

• A very attractive and displayable piece of early 20th century English silver, ideal for collectors of sterling silver boxes, Carrington & Co pieces, or nautical enamel objects. 22mm