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Good Quality Paul Storr George III Sterling Silver Soap Box
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Good Quality Paul Storr George III Sterling Silver Soap Box

18th century
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A very good quality Paul Storr George III sterling silver soap box. In a globular form decorated possibly later to the lid and base with scrolls and floral decoration. The hinged cover has a putti and ball style cast finial and stands on a spreading circular foot. Very good original condition except the makers mark of Paul Storr is partially worn.

Maker: Paul Storr, London

Date: 1817

Width of Base: 7.6cm (3")

Weight: 14.68 Troy Oz

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.2cm (4.02")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this George III Silver Soap Box to the Georgian era.

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SBOX-P74580
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A very good quality Paul Storr George III sterling silver soap box. In a globular form decorated possibly later to the lid and base with scrolls and floral decoration. The hinged cover has a putti and ball style cast finial and stands on a spreading circular foot. Very good original condition except the makers mark of Paul Storr is partially worn.

Maker: Paul Storr, London

Date: 1817

Width of Base: 7.6cm (3")

Weight: 14.68 Troy Oz

Height
10.2cm (4.02")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this George III Silver Soap Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1225739
Dealers Internal Ref
SBOX-P74580
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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Archive I A spherical George III sterling silver soap box featuring engraved scrollwork and a finial shaped like two cherubs holding an orb.

Good Quality Paul Storr George III Sterling Silver Soap Box

Archive II A spherical George III sterling silver soap box featuring engraved scrollwork and a finial shaped like two cherubs holding an orb. View II
Archive III A spherical George III sterling silver soap box featuring engraved scrollwork and a finial shaped like two cherubs holding an orb. View III
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Archive V A spherical George III sterling silver soap box featuring engraved scrollwork and a finial shaped like two cherubs holding an orb. View V
Archive VI A spherical George III sterling silver soap box featuring engraved scrollwork and a finial shaped like two cherubs holding an orb. View VI
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Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA
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A spherical George III sterling silver soap box featuring engraved scrollwork and a finial shaped like two cherubs holding an orb.
Good Quality Paul Storr George III Sterling Silver Soap Box
Ref: SA1225739
A spherical George III sterling silver soap box featuring engraved scrollwork and a finial shaped like two cherubs holding an orb.
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FAQs

During the George III period, silver soap boxes or sponge boxes were luxury accessories crafted for aristocratic dressing tables. They held scented soaps or sea sponges, reflecting the heightened emphasis on personal grooming and refined metalwork in 18th- and early 19th-century Britain.

These items were predominantly wrought from high-purity sterling silver (925 fineness). Silversmiths employed techniques such as hand-raising from silver sheet, cast finials, reeding, and intricate hand-chasing or engraving for surface decoration.

Authentic pieces carry British hallmarking standards, including the monarchs head duty mark, the leopards head or anchor town mark, the date letter, and the makers mark (such as Paul Storrs registered initials). The weight of the piece and fine joinery are additional indicators of period authenticity.

An antique silver box functions well as a decorative accent on a bathroom vanity, dressing table, or bedside tray. Grouping it alongside glass perfume bottles or framed artwork creates a curated surface arrangement.

Silver should be cleaned periodically using a gentle, non-abrasive silver polish applied with a soft cotton cloth. Avoid harsh chemical dips or abrasive scrubbers, and store items in anti-tarnish cloth sleeves when not on display.
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