Albert Edward Jones British Arts & Crafts Copper and Lapis Lazuli Box c.1905

Albert Edward Jones (1879-1954)  Birmingham, UK
British Arts & Crafts Movement

Footed box with hinged lid and hasp   1905

Hand wrought and patinated copper with riveted strap work and hasp, inset with 4 cabochons of lapis lazuli, brown leather and wood interior.

This box is a particularly handsome example of British arts & crafts metalwork by the  famous designer / craftsman A.E. Jones.   It retains its original deep, rich chocolate brown patina with the contrasting cobalt blue large round bezel-set cabochons of lapis lazuli.

H: 2 1/2″ x D: 4 3/4″ x W: 6 1/2″