A Large English 1875 Repoussé Sterling & Cut Crystal Container

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A magnificent hand cut crystal bowl and a sterling silver lid having an intricate floral design, that were entirely hand … Read more A magnificent hand cut crystal bowl and a sterling silver lid having an intricate floral design, that were entirely hand hammered in fine detail with repoussé and chasing techniques, which are an expensive and time consuming process carried out by very skilled silversmiths, further, the knob is elaborately hand engraved with a decorative pattern. This piece would be a challenge to make in current times. The lid, knob and the threaded fastener bears the Sheffield sterling silver assay marks: the crown and passant lion stamps, 'H' date stamp of 1875, Queen's head duty stamp and JFF & FF makers mark of John Frederic Fenton & Frank Fenton, thus the specific manufacture year of this item is 1875. See less