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Rare Georgian Sterling Silver Tooth Brush & Paste Box 1798 Dentistry Antique
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Rare Georgian Sterling Silver Tooth Brush & Paste Box 1798 Dentistry Antique

18th century
Sold 4 September 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare English Georgian antique solid sterling silver tooth brush and paste box. They are hallmarked for Birmingham 1798 with the maker being John Thornton. They have been superbly made and is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. The brush measures approx. 5 inches (12.6cm) long and combined they weigh 26 grams. A rare set.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Georgian Sterling Silver Toothbrush Box to the Georgian era.

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A rare English Georgian antique solid sterling silver tooth brush and paste box. They are hallmarked for Birmingham 1798 with the maker being John Thornton.
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They have been superbly made and is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs.
The Silver Squirrel

The brush measures approx. 5 inches (12.6cm) long and combined they weigh 26 grams. A rare set.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Georgian Sterling Silver Toothbrush Box to the Georgian era.

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SA1158209
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An open Georgian sterling silver toothbrush box alongside a matching toothbrush with natural bristles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An open Georgian sterling silver toothbrush box alongside a matching toothbrush with natural bristles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Georgian Sterling Silver Tooth Brush & Paste Box 1798 Dentistry Antique

Archive II An open Georgian sterling silver toothbrush box alongside a matching toothbrush with natural bristles. View II
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Archive X An open Georgian sterling silver toothbrush box alongside a matching toothbrush with natural bristles. View X
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An open Georgian sterling silver toothbrush box alongside a matching toothbrush with natural bristles.
RARE GEORGIAN STERLING SILVER TOOTH BRUSH & PASTE BOX 1798 DENTISTRY ANTIQUE
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An open Georgian sterling silver toothbrush box alongside a matching toothbrush with natural bristles.
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  • ObjectVanity Box
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Bone
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved border, Hinged lid, Hallmark stamps, Natural bristle brush

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The Georgian era spans the reigns of the British Kings George I through IV, characterised by classical proportions, refined craftsmanship, and the heavy use of sterling silver for functional luxury goods.

These items were typically fabricated from hallmarked sterling silver using sheet metal forming, engraving, and hand-piercing techniques, often paired with natural animal bristle brushes.

Authenticity is primarily verified through clear makers marks, date letters, the lion passant sterling standard mark, and assay office symbols stamped directly into the metal.

Such historical items can be displayed inside glass-topped coffee table vitrines, on a bedside cabinet, or within a dedicated curio cabinet as a point of scholarly interest.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently using a specialised non-abrasive silver cloth to preserve the natural patina and avoid removing thin electroplated or hallmarked layers.
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