Description
Featuring intricate Dutch village scenes, this antique sterling silver trinket box was imported by Berthold Muller in 1909 and is a stunning piece of craftsmanship. The original high quality Hanua silver box is perfect for storing your precious trinkets or adding a touch of elegance to any room. With its charming design and historical significance, this box would make a unique addition to any collection of antiques or silverware.
Hallmarked with Chester 1909 Silver marks, and the 'n' for Neresheimer Silver, BM for Berthold Mueller.
Size 4.5cm wide x 4.5cm high x 3.7cm deep
Weight 36 g
History
Berthold Mueller was an import firm, who distributed a lot of Neresheimer silver. The firm changed its name in 1915 to Berthold Muller and was listed as wholesale silversmiths and jewellers, antique reproduction in silver, ivories, miniatures, enamels, and so forth.
B. Neresheimer & Sohne, Hanau, Germany offered a wide range of highly decorative objects like nefs, tankards, coconut and nautilus cups, and other sumptuous sideboard pieces. Hanau silver was largely imported in UK between the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century.