The sterling silver-framed ‘en cage’ box, inset with hand-painted 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.