Vintage Silver plate “Dieu et Mon Droit” Royal Crest Jewelry or Trinket Box

This vintage silver-plated jewelry box features a central engraving to the lid of the British Royal Crest with  the motto Dieu et Mon Droit (For God and my Right) and the first and last words of the motto for the UK Order of the Garter (“Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense” - Evil to he who thinks evil). The box stands on 4 Georgian or British  lion clawed feet and also features ornate gadrooning to the lid and surfaces.   Key Information 1. The box measures 15 cms in length, 13 wide and stands at 7 cms in height. 2. The shape of the box is that if a scalloped oval and is sometimes called a casket box (as befits its high quality production values and royal associations.  3. The object weighs 760 grams.  4. It is lined with red velvet  5. The hinged lid features a robust hinge.