Reynolds & Westwood (Birmingham, England)
Edwardian Box, Woman Playing Lyre, c. 1909
sterling silver, gilt wash
1 3/8” diameter x ¾” high
21 grams
Notes: Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver pill / snuff box made by Reynolds & Westwood of Birmingham, England in 1901. The lid exhibits a repoussé worked woman wearing fluid robes singing and playing a lyre on a rocaille background; the sides and base are smooth.
Markings: impressed marks on base: Reynolds & Westwood, R & W, maker’s mark; Birmingham Anchor Town Mark, Lion Passant Purity Mark, b date code for 1901; impressed marks on lid: Lion Passant Purity Mark, b date code for 1901
Condition: Antique, Very Good
For Accuracy: an antique it may show expected light signs of age.There is a light dent on the side that is noticeable only under careful scrutiny, this does not affect the presentation. The embossing is crisp and the gilt wash fine.
