BAILEY BANKS & BIDDLE 1900 Victorian Round Box Carved In Ivory
Round box designed by Bailey Banks & Biddle.
Beautiful round box, created in America by the luxury company of Bailey Banks & Biddle, during the glorious American Victorian period, circa 1900. The box has been carved in ivory with plain polished surfaces and is fitted with a screw lid.
Weight: 115.2 Grams,
Measures: Diameter of 65 mm and a height of 42 mm (2.56 x 1.66 Inches).
Hallmarks: Inscribed with the maker's mark and signed at the bottom with the company monogram, "BB&B CO".
Bailey Banks & Biddle
Bailey Banks & Biddle is an American jewelry firm that formed in 1832 and quickly became a recognized leader in jewelry fashion. The firm developed a reputation for offering high quality, well-designed jewelry as evidenced by its commissions to design the first 40,000 Purple Hearts for the United States military as well as to create the Naval Academy and West Point class rings. Bailey Biddle & Banks, was originally known as Bailey & Kitchen. Was founded at 136 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, on September 20, 1832, by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey and Andrew B. Kitchen. This makes Bailey Banks & Biddle the Oldest Nationwide Jeweler in America and quickly became a recognized leader in the jewelry fashion. By the late 19th century, the firm’s reputation was solidified as one of the country’s leading jewelers and go-to source for all manner of fine things. The partnership was dissolved in November 1846. It was reformed with new partners as Bailey & Co. in 1841, and on March 1, 1878, again re-established as Bailey Banks & Biddle. From about 1852-1862, the company made its own silver; they were principally supplied by Taylor and Lawrie before 1852, and from about 1862-1870, by George B. Sharp. After 1870, they resold silver from a variety of manufacturers.
Disclosure Note: This is an antique relics piece, with over 100 years old or more and originally carved during the Victorian (1837-1901) period.
Condition: The overall condition of this box is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to any parts. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D071325MNMJ.9080
