Description

A highly collectable piece of modernist silver, this adorable small is topped with a teddy bear finial. Of course, being hand-made by the well renowned modern silversmith, Sarah Jones, it is lovely quality and the box is heavy made of a heavy gauge of silver.
The underside is fully hallmarked for London 1988 together with the maker's mark. This superb heirloom quality box would make a fabulous box for the tooth fairy. It measures 1.89" tall or 4.8cms / 1.18" in diameter or 3 cms and weighs 48 Grams / 1.54 Troy Ounces.
Excellent vintage condition.
SARAH JONES studied history of medieval art at the University of East Anglia before working for the Greater London Arts Association. In the early 1970's they sent her to interview the ecclesiastical silversmith Michael Murray for their magazine, and he insisted that she make something, a ring, which she sold for £12. This inspired her to take part time training with him before renting a workshop next door in Clerkenwell. Camden Lock Market opened in 1974 and she had a stall there for 8 years, and also exhibited at Goldsmiths' Fair in 1975. In 1979 the Queen, who has the world's largest collection of Faberge flowers, visited Goldsmiths' Hall and Sarah was commissioned to make a presentation piece featuring a rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock. She opened a shop in the City in 1980 next to the Guildhall and was so successful, employing up to 8 craftsmen, that she opened another shop in Piccadilly in 1986. Both shops were closed by 2000. She has had many major commissions from Livery Companies and for the Queen and the Queen Mother.
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Dimensions

Height = 4.8 cm (2")
Width = 3 cm (1")
Depth = 3 cm (1")