b6658: Hallmarked in London in 1889 by John Newton Mappin, this wonderful, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Jewellery Box, features swirled and sunken fluted decoration, and a representation of the 'Reynolds Angels' to the lid. The jewellery box measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 12"(30.5cm) wide, by 5.25"(13.5cm) deep.
The 'Reynolds Angels' is the name given to Sir Joshua Reynolds painting of 1786-87 which bears the correct title of 'A Child’s Portrait in Different Views: ‘Angel’s Heads’'.