An A E Jones silver casket, with repousse decoration of ships

Price: Sold

A wonderful and rare A E Jones box, each panel decorated with a ship or rising sun design. The lid inscribed with the words “Fortune Play Upon Thy Prosperous Helm”.

Maker:  A E Jones

Designer:  NA, possibly Bernard Cuzner

Date: 1908

Marks: AEJ, Birmingham, “m”

Material: Sterling silver, with metal interior lighter

Condition: Excellent, surface scratches consistent with age

Size: 16.5 cm wide

Weight: 433, grams 15.3 oz