Antique ring presentation box by J.W. Benson Ltd of Ludgate Hill, the silk lid printed Watchmakers, Jewellers and Silversmiths, 62 & 64 Ludgate Hill, E.C.4.
Benson was one of the great City of London watchmaking houses and the imprint here gives the Ludgate Hill address in full. The case is covered in pale green shagreen pattern paper with a gilt dentil border running round the lid and base, and the interior is fitted with a black velvet ring slot below a cream silk lid.
Dimensions -
Measurements: 3.8 x 3.8 x 3.5 cm
Ring slot: Approximately 2.2 cm wide
Specifications -
Retailer: J.W. Benson Ltd, 62 & 64 Ludgate Hill, E.C.4
Period: Antique
Exterior: Pale green shagreen pattern paper, gilt dentil border
Interior: Cream silk lid with printed imprint, black velvet base
Suitable for: A ring
Condition summary: Good, with age related wear
Condition :
Good antique condition. The printed imprint is legible in full. There is rubbing to the covering at the corners and edges consistent with age. The hinge and the sprung catch operate correctly.
Antique ring presentation box by J.W. Benson Ltd of Ludgate Hill, the silk lid printed Watchmakers, Jewellers and Silversmiths, 62 & 64 Ludgate Hill, E.C.4.
Benson was one of the great City of London watchmaking houses and the imprint here gives the Ludgate Hill address in full. The case is covered in pale green shagreen pattern paper with a gilt dentil border running round the lid and base, and the interior is fitted with a black velvet ring slot below a cream silk lid.
Dimensions -
Measurements: 3.8 x 3.8 x 3.5 cm
Ring slot: Approximately 2.2 cm wide
Specifications -
Retailer: J.W. Benson Ltd, 62 & 64 Ludgate Hill, E.C.4
Period: Antique
Exterior: Pale green shagreen pattern paper, gilt dentil border
Interior: Cream silk lid with printed imprint, black velvet base
Suitable for: A ring
Condition summary: Good, with age related wear
Condition :
Good antique condition. The printed imprint is legible in full. There is rubbing to the covering at the corners and edges consistent with age. The hinge and the sprung catch operate correctly.
