FINE ENGLISH STERLING SILVER BOX.

FINE ENGLISH STERLING SILVER BOX. Fine oval box, 6″ x 4-5/8″ x about 2-1/4″, with a hinged lid top inscribed “IN MEMORY OF / Major James Atkinson / DIED 27TH JANY 1891.” The front of the box, around the seal ring, is marked with several hallmarks and “PERCY EDWARDS & CO 71 & 72 PICADILLY W.” The inside of the lid is also hallmarked. The top of the lid has a small oval portrait frame, 1-5/8″ x 1-1/4″ which contains a miniature portrait of a distinguished gentleman in 1850-1860’s period British Army uniform with the collar flash of a lieutenant. It is accompanied by a small packet of information regarding Maj. James Atkinson, who was born in Middlesex, England in 1836, commissioned into the 2nd Royal Surrey Militia in 1866 and retired with the rank of Major in 1880. The information goes into great detail regarding the 2nd Royal Surrey Militia with some of their activities, training, etc. CONDITION: Extremely fine. One or two minor scratches on the lid with light wear on the bottom. Portrait is slightly faded with some crackling but still vivid & bright. Ex Hank Truslow Collection. 4-54191 JR642 (500-1,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	677C.	$546.00	FINE ENGLISH STERLING SILVER BOX. Fine oval box, 6″ x 4-5/8″ x about 2-1/4″, with a hinged lid top inscribed “IN MEMORY OF / Major James Atkinson / DIED 27TH JANY 1891.” The front of the box, around the seal ring, is marked with several hallmarks and “PERCY EDWARDS & CO 71 & 72 PICADILLY W.” The inside of the lid is also hallmarked. The top of the lid has a small oval portrait frame, 1-5/8″ x 1-1/4″ which contains a miniature portrait of a distinguished gentleman in 1850-1860’s period British Army uniform with the collar flash of a lieutenant. It is accompanied by a small packet of information regarding Maj. James Atkinson, who was born in Middlesex, England in 1836, commissioned into the 2nd Royal Surrey Militia in 1866 and retired with the rank of Major in 1880. The information goes into great detail regarding the 2nd Royal Surrey Militia with some of their activities, training, etc. CONDITION: Extremely fine. One or two minor scratches on the lid with light wear on the bottom. Portrait is slightly faded with some crackling but still vivid & bright. Ex Hank Truslow Collection. 4-54191 JR642 (500-1,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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