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This is a wonderful, rare, and very unusualVictorian mechanical box by Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co., beautifully decorated with elaborate floral and foliate designs and ornate architectural details throughout.
The underside bears the circularSIMPSON, HALL, MILLER & CO. QUADRUPLE PLATEmaker's mark, along with#83and the clearly stamped patent date:
PATENTED MAY 4-1886
One of the most distinctive features is the tall ornate overhead frame with its decorative suspended linkage connecting to the lid.The mechanical action functions properly, and the hinged lid opens and closes as it should.
The box rests on four elaborate pierced scroll and floral feet and features extensive floral decoration around the body and lid.
Measures approximately:
4 1/4" wide × 4 1/4" deep × 9" tall overall
Please examine all photographs closely, as they are an important part of the condition descriptionwhich I have tried to show and are being sold as-found andwould be a beautiful addition to your collection...
A striking and unusual piece oflate-19th-century American Victorian silverplateand a wonderful display piece for a period interior, antique collection or Simpson, Hall, Miller collectionso please see all pictures as they are part of the description...
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