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Silver Royal Mail Steam Packet Co Trinket Box 1928

Ref: P4 - 166
£250
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Rare antique Royal Mail Steam Packet Company heavy gauge silver, lidded and hinged box that was presented to the winner of a Fancy Dress Ball on one of their ships in 1928. It is engraved with “First Prize Fancy Dress Ball Presented By The Royal Mail Steam Packet Co.” and is made by prestigious makers Elkington & Co. The lid features raised decoration of a couple in Georgian dress and a Royal Mail Steam Packet Co. ship. These boxes were; custom-made, engraved and sent on trips with the Purser. Consequently, the winners name was not engraved on the trophy, but written on a 'Winners Scroll' which rarely survives, as is the case here. The year after this one was presented, the 'Great Depression' hit and the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company encountered significant financial troubles before folding into bankruptcy in 1931. Subsequently, the assets were taken over by the newly formed Royal Mail Line in 1932. The box currently is fitted with a velvet cushion to the base, with a matching lining to the lid.
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Height:
30 mm
Diameter:
750 mm
Weight:
127 mg
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Condition is good with some surface scratching to the underside and very little elsewhere. There are just a couple of very small dinks to the side, but nothing that is material or that is detrimental to the aesthetic or function. The original mirror (with silvering losses) and the silver retaining clip can be provided should the purchaser wish to reinstate piece complete with the original fitment. Please do make time to review all of the pictures to gain a full appreciation of the item and its condition. Should you have any other questions in respect of either the item or its condition, please contact us and we will be pleased to assist wherever possible.
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