This is an exceptional, large, and rare silver box by Sibyl Dunlop, one of Britain’s leading inter-war arts and crafts jewellers and silversmiths. It is beautifully set to four sides with orangey grey translucent agates, matched with an agate to the lid’s centre set in raised applied silverwork. It is in perfect condition and of a good gauge of silver. I have been unable to put it down since acquiring it. It is a really special museum standard piece. Fully hallmarked for 1925.

Price range: Sold

Maker: Sibyl Dunlop

Designer: Sibyl Dunlop

Date : 1925

Marks: S.D, London, date letter “k” (Full marks to base and lid, together with Dunlop name)

Material: Sterling silver, agate

Condition: Excellent.

Size: 14.0cm diameter, 13.5cm high

Weight : 13.2 oz, 375 grams