Rare Antique "Old Sheffield Plate" Silver Treasure Box by Matthew Boulton

This"Old Sheffield Plate" silver box was a masterpiece in its time.  It bears the sun mark of the renowned Matthew Boulton.  It dates to the late 1700's or very early 1800's.  Matthew Boulton pieces are highly collectible and very valuable.  They are rare and run in the multiple thousands on sites like First Dibs and others.  If you value true antiquities made during the Revolutionary War, this box is for you.  Imagine what treasures you could keep inside this treasure! 6.25" x 3.5" x 2" Slight wear on some edges - imagine what this box could have been used for! Matthew Boulton, born on September 3, 1728, in Birmingham, England, was not a traditional goldsmith or silversmith, but his achievements and contributions to the craft earned him recognition as one of England's great goldsmiths. He took over his father's toy and silver-stamping business in 1749 and later realized his ambition of creating a manufacturing complex called Soho in 1761. The Soho factory produced a wide range of item