A wonderful small domed antique ring box in purple velvet with a purple silk lid. This is a particularly lovely old box. It is the perfect place to store and display a small jewellery collection or perhaps serve as a travel jewellery box.

The box three sections of lavender coloured linen covered cushions that will hold approximately six rings in total. The box will accommodate most sizes of ring shank.

The box has its original purple silk inside the lid. It has the following written in gold on the silk:

‘Mappin & Webb, Manufacturers to the Italian Government, Sheffield & London’

The outside of the box is covered with dark brown leather. It has its original push button clasp. There is a gold border around the outside edge of the lid. The lid lays flat when open.

The external measurements of the box are approximately 12cm X 10.5cm X 5.5cm at the highest point of the lid.

Please look at the photographs as they form part of the description. This is an antique box and as such shows some signs of wear and tear.

The jewellery is for display purposes only and are not included in the sale.

Shipping using the Royal Mail insured, tracked and signed for service with insurance up to £250 is included in the price, if it is available to your location. Shipping by DHL Express with full insurance and more rapid delivery can be selected at checkout for a flat rate of GBP£40.

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