The sterling silver framed ‘en cage’ box, inset with handpainted porcelain panels, encapsulates the story of opportunity in life.

The lizard becomes an opportunist taking an egg from the unattended thrush’s nest, whilst she is feeding from a half peach. Meanwhile the mouse hoards fruits from the table setting.

The box is lined with burgundy velvet and adorned with a ribbon finger plate of vermeil and set with a faceted ruby.