Derby Silver Co Quad Plate Jewelry Box

By MissVy, 19 August, 2012

Description

There is scrolling along the side and as a border on top. There is also a flower motif in the center around the monogram. It is black with a dull sheen and very heavy. It still has the velvet back and divided insert, although the velvet is worn in places. It had a key which got lost a long time ago. The mark is an anchor over a crown, and a band around the mark saying Derby Silver Co, Quadruple Plate. There is also a 1 above the mark with 4315 under it. Does that mean 1 of 4315?

Category

Silver and Silver Overlay

Medium

Metal?

Size and dimensions of this item

8.5"L x 6'W x 1.25H

Date Period

Late 1890's, early 1900's

Weight

4 to 5 pounds

History

I inherited this old jewelry box that was given to my father by an elderly woman for whom he would do odd jobs around her home. We lived in New York but I'm not sure where she lived. She called on him often, so I grew up with many items she would give in lieu of payment. It has always been very dark in color but now it is black with a

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Re: Derby Silver Co Quad Plate Jewelry Box

This is a silverplate item, well silverplated four times item. It is most likely late 1800s or early 1900s, it's a nice piece as far as silver plated items go. $100-125 to the right person, maybe a bit more at the right large auction.