Victorian Sterling Silver Biscuit Box, hallmarked London, 1868-1869, by Charles Boynton II (1829-1899; free 1853), of oval section, decorated with a wide band of beaded oval cartouches with repousse floral bouquets (the central cartouches void), with ringed lion's masque handles, beaded edges and raised on four foliate-crested lion's paw feet, the hinged and shallow domed lid banded en suite with a central figural wheat sheaf and scythe finial, engraved on one void cartouche with the crest of Insole of Ely Court, Glamorganshire, h. 7-1/2", l. 7-1/2", w. 5-1/2", 34.90 t. oz.

Overall Condition: Good. A very slight wobble, but otherwise no condition issues noted beyond light wear consistent with age and use. The interior partitioned and gilt. Hallmarked (on the underside) with: 1) the sterling lion passant; 2) the London leopard's head; 3) the date letter "n" for 1868-1869; 4) the Victoria's bust duty mark; and 5) the "CB" maker's mark of Charles Boynton II. Lid part-marked. An attractive, well-decorated piece.