Sterling Silver Hippopotamus Bonboniere from Francis Howard

This delightful hippo-shaped bonbonniere is crafted from fine sterling silver by Francis Howard. The detailed little chap has a glossy, polished finish, and his back opens up with a hinge to reveal a secret storage space inside… From the French for sweet, bon-bon, a bonbonniere is a little box given to guests as a wedding or christening favour. Traditionally, guests receive five sugared almonds inside the box, representing health, wealth, happiness, fertility and a long life. British silversmiths Francis Howard has been crafting exquisite silverware since 1870. The Howard family continues to run the business, from the Sheffield premises they acquired in 1873.

The collectible hippo is presented in a gift box.

Length: 7.5cm (3”)

Silver: 80g (2.6 ozs)