Stock No. 2477	Victorian sterling silver presentation candle box
	Victorian presentation candle holder in the shape of a rectangular casket on four feet with lift-off lid and flame finial. The inscription on one of the longer sides of the casket reads "THORP ARCH COLLEGE/ Omne tulit punctum qui/miscuit utile dulci.". The inscription on the opposite side reads "PRESENTED TO/ Richard Talbot Esq/ by his affectionate Pupils,/ and assistant Masters,/ at the annual public examination./ June 18th 1847." When the lid is reversed, the candle holder is exposed. The full set of hallmarks as well as the maker's mark are stamper on one of the shorter sides of the base. These are very clear but not crisp. The same set of full hallmarks are stamped inside the lid and these are very good with the exception of the maker's mark which is slightly rubbed but very legible.
	Maker :- H. Wilkinson & Co

Condition :-Very good. The hallmarks are slightly rubbed on the body of the casket but still very legible. The hallmarks inside the lid are perfectly clear.
Hallmarked :- Sheffield 1841
Size :- 2.5 inches (6.35 cm) long x 1.7 inches (4.32 cm) wide
Weight :- 2.39 ozt (74.4 g)
This piece is at present being researched and more will be known about the inscription by February/March next year and the information will be given freely to the potential purchaser. However, even now this casket is a delightful collectors' item which would make an excellent gift because of its novelty value.

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