19th Century Silver Plated Box minton expertly hand-painted in the form

expertly hand-painted in the form of a bundled bunch of asparagus

” marking it as a genuine product of one of Britain’s most iconic mid-century design manufacturers

This exquisite cut crystal box originates from the Netherlands and dates back to 1830 as the cursive "V" duty mark indicates

produced in Minerva

19th Century Silver Plated Box minton expertly hand-painted in the formA handsome and generously sized silver plated box with classic Georgian inspired detailingrope trim, ball feet, and a gently domed lid. Marked J. W. & Co., this piece dates to the late 19th century and was likely used as a table box, humidor, or for stationery. Timeworn and full of charm, the hinge is no longer functional and there is notable silver loss to the lid, giving it a warm, reflective patina and character rich surface. A beautiful catch all