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Georgian Japanned Toleware Spice Box
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Georgian Japanned Toleware Spice Box

18th century
Sold 17 February 2026 · Hand of Glory
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A Georgian japanned toleware spice box, circa 1820, of circular form with gilt line detailing and sectional interior, the domed top with brass swing handle.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Georgian Japanned Toleware Spice Box to the Georgian era.

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SA1045945
Description
A Georgian japanned toleware spice box, circa 1820, of circular form with gilt line detailing and sectional interior, the domed top with brass swing handle.
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Georgian Japanned Toleware Spice Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1045945
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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A round, black japanned toleware spice box featuring gilt detailing, a central drop handle, and a hinged lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A round, black japanned toleware spice box featuring gilt detailing, a central drop handle, and a hinged lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Japanned Toleware Spice Box

Archive II A round, black japanned toleware spice box featuring gilt detailing, a central drop handle, and a hinged lid. View II
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Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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A round, black japanned toleware spice box featuring gilt detailing, a central drop handle, and a hinged lid.
Georgian japanned toleware spice box
Ref: SA1045945
A round, black japanned toleware spice box featuring gilt detailing, a central drop handle, and a hinged lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialToleware, Brass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsJapanned finish, Gilt banding, Drop handle, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Japanned toleware refers to metal objects, typically iron or tin, treated with European resin-based varnishes designed to imitate East Asian lacquerware. This craft gained significant popularity in Britain and Europe during the Georgian era, particularly throughout the 18th and early 19th centuries.

These pieces were typically crafted from hand-beaten sheet iron or tinplate, shaped and soldered into functional containers. Artisans applied successive coats of dark varnish, often followed by hand-painted or stencilled gilt decoration, before baking the surface in a kiln to achieve a hard, durable finish.

Authentic period pieces typically display characteristic signs of age, including craquelure, natural oxidisation of the underlying metal, hand-forged or early soldered joints, and genuine wear to the japanned finish. Weight, construction methods, and the specific composition of the lacquer provide further clues for proper attribution.

These versatile objects serve as striking decorative accents on mantelpieces, bookshelves, or side tables, adding textural contrast and historical depth to modern spaces. Their dark finishes and subtle metallic highlights allow them to complement both minimalist and maximalist design environments.

To preserve the fragile japanned surface, items should be kept away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme temperature fluctuations. Cleaning should be limited to gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding water, chemical solvents, or abrasive polishes that could damage the historic finish.
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