what is this crown

[blonde_minx]

Hi, I have this stunning silver ladies box, it has a painted miniature to the centre of a ladies face, surrounded by silver and mother of pearl, it is richly gilt to the inside and was imported in 1889 could anyone give me any help who this crest may belong to, its on the inside of the lid
Thanks
Mandy

[dognose]

Hi Mandy,

It would appear to be a Baron's coronet. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Rangk ... ig._27.svg

Trev.

[blonde_minx]

Thanks Trev, i thought maybe a count but you are right, thanks for your help
Mandy

[nobilityhouse]

It depends on the title and, as you can see from the Wikipedia, a few countries used a coronet of seven pearls, even the UK. You did not mention where the box came from. There is no crest, the ornament on top of a coat of arms. There is a monogram and the initials are M T L.

[blonde_minx]

Hi Sorry its taken a while to get back to you ive been away, i got this box at an auction house in a mixed lot, there are no other crests or anything, i havent got much of a clue about this box at all other than the bristish import mark
Thanks for your help
Mandy