Antique Italian Green Marble Trinket Box from Henry Griffith & Sons, 1890s

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A striking antique serpentine marble trinket box by silversmith Henry Griffith & Sons. Featuring the famed English designers maker's mark … Read more A striking antique serpentine marble trinket box by silversmith Henry Griffith & Sons. Featuring the famed English designers maker's mark on the brass hinge which dates the piece to between 1893 - 1899, this rare design was originally intended as a cigar holder but can also be used as a stylish trinket or jewellery box. Hand carved from the finest serpentine green marble with elements of brown, cream and pale blueish grey throughout, similar in pattern to onyx or jade, this highly collectable and truly exquisite example of Victorian era craftsmanship would be a beautiful addition to baroque, art deco, mid century modern or Hollywood Regency home décor schemes. This piece has an attribution mark,
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