Bidspirit auction | An Assortment of Empty Vintage
An Assortment of Empty Vintage and Antique Jewellery Presentation Boxes and Cases - An assortment of empty vintage and antique jewellery presentation boxes and cases of various shapes and sizes. The collection comprises a diverse range of materials including polished wooden chests, leatherette-clad hard cases, and cardboard retail boxes. The exterior palette includes black, burgundy, red, green, cream, and grey. Many cases retain original silk or satin lid linings and velvet-flocked or padded bases, some featuring original or added cotton wool wadding. Identified retailers and manufacturers represented in the lot include The Alexander Clark Co Ltd of London, Walker & Hall Ltd, James Walker (The London Jeweller), L. Jones & Sons (Truro), Vage (Truro), Leonard Couch (Taunton), and Andersons (South Shields and Newcastle-on-Tyne). Notable markings and labels include a case marked Nuvo REGD MARKED GOLD, a card tag for HALL MARKED SILVER, and a case marked LEDA REGD. The collection includes a variety of forms such as square, rectangular, and octagonal cases with hinged lids, push-button releases, or slip-over covers.