BEAUTIFUL VERY RARE ANTIQUE MAPPIN & WEBB’S. S ARCADIAN’ FAUX TORTOISESHELL & SOLID STERLING SILVER BOX HM 1928 – GOOD CONDITION – GREAT GIFT! On offer is this beautiful, very rare antique Mappin & Webb solid sterling silver box, with gilded interior and mirror to the lid. What makes it really special is the silver motif to the faux tortoiseshell lid. This is the flag of the crown with’S. S ARCADIAN’ on a banner beneath – please see the photos. In précis, from Wikipedia. S Arcadian was a passenger liner built at the Vickers shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness in 1899, originally named the S. Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast. In April 1917, she was hit by a single torpedo from a U boat and sank within 6 minutes. Mappin & Webb; London 1928. It is about 5cm in diameter; 1.7cm in height; and weighs 33.4g. As noted, in good condition, especially considering it is nearly 100 years old, the usual slight signs of wear commensurate with age and use. There are a few very small surface losses to the faux shell on the lid, just above the crown motif on the flag. The gilt interior is in lovely condition, the mirror to the lid gives a reflection but is fogged, with some little dark spots here and there – please see the photos. The hinge and lid are in good order. If you have any questions, please ask. Any dark marks, etc are reflections or bits of age related patina. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING. Whilst you are here, why not have a look at our other lovely solid silver items? We specialise in high quality silver items that carry the hallmarks of English sterling silver. We have many collectable silver pieces of different eras and styles – antique, vintage and modern – from the 18th. Century to the present. We have a large variety of silver items in stock, with a price range to suit all budgets, whether you are a collector or looking for that perfect gift. That’s the advantage of a detailed hallmarking system – you can find something to give as a thoughtful, unusual present for your chosen year – for birthdays, anniversaries, etc! And collecting silver is a fascinating, rewarding hobby. It need not be expensive – for example, tongs, and flatware in general, are a good place to start. We also offer some high quality silver pieces from around the world. Please check our pages regularly for new items. All items are sent. We have a no quibble policy. Please let us know as soon as you have received the item if you wish to return it. Then you can simply return it within 14 days, in the same state in which it was received. Please note that we take extra photos of items for our records prior to sending to show condition. We do not give discounts.