A compact antique ring presentation box retailed by Byford & Son, Jewellers, 87 Dale Street, Liverpool.
The octagonal case is covered in dark brown leather and opens to reveal a cream satin-lined lid carrying the retailer’s decorative printed inscription:
Byford & Son Jewellers 87 Dale Street Liverpool
The base is lined in black velvet with a central horizontal ring slot. Its compact proportions are suitable for an antique engagement ring, signet ring, cluster ring, dress ring or small brooch.
The box retains strong period character, including its shaped exterior, contrasting cream and black interior and original retailer’s branding.
Dimensions -
Exterior: 4.3 x 4 cm
Ring slot: Approximately 2.1cm wide
Condition :
Fair antique condition with substantial age-related wear. The leather exterior displays rubbing, losses, cracks and repairs or residue around the lid edge. The cream satin lining has discolouration and creasing. The black velvet base shows compression and wear around the ring slot. The Byford & Son inscription remains legible, and the brass fastening is present.
A compact antique ring presentation box retailed by Byford & Son, Jewellers, 87 Dale Street, Liverpool.
The octagonal case is covered in dark brown leather and opens to reveal a cream satin-lined lid carrying the retailer’s decorative printed inscription:
Byford & Son Jewellers 87 Dale Street Liverpool
The base is lined in black velvet with a central horizontal ring slot. Its compact proportions are suitable for an antique engagement ring, signet ring, cluster ring, dress ring or small brooch.
The box retains strong period character, including its shaped exterior, contrasting cream and black interior and original retailer’s branding.
Dimensions -
Exterior: 4.3 x 4 cm
Ring slot: Approximately 2.1cm wide
Condition :
Fair antique condition with substantial age-related wear. The leather exterior displays rubbing, losses, cracks and repairs or residue around the lid edge. The cream satin lining has discolouration and creasing. The black velvet base shows compression and wear around the ring slot. The Byford & Son inscription remains legible, and the brass fastening is present.
