This beautiful 19th century box has Elkington hinges. Antique Elkington & Co. silver-plated items, produced in Birmingham, England, from the mid-19th century onward, are highly sought after for their exceptional quality, pioneering electroplating techniques (patented 1840), and intricate designs.

 

Small to medium size boxes with locks became very popular during the Victorian era to protect valuables, collectables and keepsakes.  They were often made of fine woods and handsomely decorated.