An early-20th-century ring presentation box retailed by Falk & May Bros, jewellers of 22 Market Street, Royal Exchange, Manchester.
The square case retains a decorative leather-covered exterior with gilt tooling and a small metal push-button fastening. It opens to reveal a cream satin-lined lid printed with a crown and the retailer’s Manchester address.
The fitted lower section is lined in pale cream velvet and features a raised central cushion with a curved ring slot. Its compact proportions suit an antique engagement ring, wedding band, signet ring or small cluster ring.
Dimensions -
Exterior: 4.7 x 4.7 cm
Ring slot: Approximately 2cm wide
Condition :
Heavily worn antique condition. The exterior covering has extensive rubbing, cracking, losses, fading and deterioration around the lid, corners and edges. The gilt decoration remains partially visible. The cream interior shows discolouration, flattening and wear from use. The printed retailer’s details remain legible, and the push-button fastening is present.
An early-20th-century ring presentation box retailed by Falk & May Bros, jewellers of 22 Market Street, Royal Exchange, Manchester.
The square case retains a decorative leather-covered exterior with gilt tooling and a small metal push-button fastening. It opens to reveal a cream satin-lined lid printed with a crown and the retailer’s Manchester address.
The fitted lower section is lined in pale cream velvet and features a raised central cushion with a curved ring slot. Its compact proportions suit an antique engagement ring, wedding band, signet ring or small cluster ring.
Dimensions -
Exterior: 4.7 x 4.7 cm
Ring slot: Approximately 2cm wide
Condition :
Heavily worn antique condition. The exterior covering has extensive rubbing, cracking, losses, fading and deterioration around the lid, corners and edges. The gilt decoration remains partially visible. The cream interior shows discolouration, flattening and wear from use. The printed retailer’s details remain legible, and the push-button fastening is present.
