A beautiful antique Scottish retailers ring box from Saul Bercott Ltd., Diamond Merchants, 56 & 57 Argyle Arcade, Glasgow City. Argyle Arcade was, and still is, widely regarded as the diamond jewellery centre of Scotland.
Circa 1910 and lovely quality, the box is made of wood and covered in dark blue leather with gold tooling. It has a domed lid and a push button closure that is in perfect working order. The beautifully clean interior is lined in cream silk with the ring slot in black velvet. The box measures 1-5/8"/4cm square and 1-1/4"/3.2cm tall. In very good antique condition with age appropriate surface wear and discolouration primarily to the outside. Please refer to the photos as they form a good part of the description.
The perfect antique ring box for proposing with! Also ideal for displaying antique rings in a shop or collection, storing them safely, gifting, or for use as a photography or video prop. Please note the ring shown is for display and not included in purchase.
At Mercy Madge we offer quality antique and vintage jewellery sourced in Great Britain. All of our pieces are professionally cleaned and polished so they are ready to wear and enjoy or give as a gift.
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