Antique ring presentation box by Jays of 142 & 144 Oxford Street, the silk lid printed with a crown, Diamond Merchants, and the founding date 1706.
The imprint is set out under a crown and reads 142 JAYS 144, OXFORD ST. LONDON. W., DIAMOND MERCHANTS, ESTD 1706, a foundation date that puts the firm's origins in the reign of Queen Anne. The case is covered in deep blue leather with a white and gilt tooled border, the base fitted with a black velvet ring slot.
Dimensions -
Measurements: 5.5 x 4.5 x 3.8 cm
Ring slot: Approximately 2.2 cm wide
Specifications -
Retailer: Jays, 142 & 144 Oxford St, London W., Diamond Merchants, Estd 1706
Period: Antique
Exterior: Deep blue leather with white and gilt tooled 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 tooled border and light wear to the corners consistent with age. The hinge and the sprung catch operate correctly.
Antique ring presentation box by Jays of 142 & 144 Oxford Street, the silk lid printed with a crown, Diamond Merchants, and the founding date 1706.
The imprint is set out under a crown and reads 142 JAYS 144, OXFORD ST. LONDON. W., DIAMOND MERCHANTS, ESTD 1706, a foundation date that puts the firm's origins in the reign of Queen Anne. The case is covered in deep blue leather with a white and gilt tooled border, the base fitted with a black velvet ring slot.
Dimensions -
Measurements: 5.5 x 4.5 x 3.8 cm
Ring slot: Approximately 2.2 cm wide
Specifications -
Retailer: Jays, 142 & 144 Oxford St, London W., Diamond Merchants, Estd 1706
Period: Antique
Exterior: Deep blue leather with white and gilt tooled 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 tooled border and light wear to the corners consistent with age. The hinge and the sprung catch operate correctly.
