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George III Period, Circa 1790, Stunning Ivory and Gold Toothpick or Patch Box.
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George III Period, Circa 1790, Stunning Ivory and Gold Toothpick or Patch Box.

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Circa 1790 extremely unusual and stunning octagonal shaped gold, ivory, glass and enamel patch or toothpick box most likely acquired during the Grand Tour by a young gentleman of means. "Souvenir" is French for memory, so it is possible it was acquired on the tour in France, or given as a gift from a sweetheart hoping to be remembered during his travels.

In any event, it is a lovely object mainly made of unblemished ivory having a wonderful patina, and trimmed with a design of gold roping, scrolls and garlands. The "souvenir" plaque to centre is gold, white and blue enamel, the whole overlying a red glass inset panel. It is extremely striking. The only flaw is one "v" shaped crack on top lid in left lower centre of glass. It is neither raised nor separated, and could be restored if desired. It is not detracting.

In the interior, the original mirror lines the inside of the lid, while the interior base is velvet lined.

Of generous size-3.75 inches long by 1.6 inches wide, by 1/2 inch deep.

Overall, it is a very rare object in very good condition.

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Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

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SA26909
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3094
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Circa 1790 extremely unusual and stunning octagonal shaped gold, ivory, glass and enamel patch or toothpick box most likely acquired during the Grand Tour by a young gentleman of means.
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"Souvenir" is French for memory, so it is possible it was acquired on the tour in France, or given as a gift from a sweetheart hoping to be remembered during his travels.
Serpentine Antiques
fig 1. George III period, circa 1790, stunning ivory and gold toothpick or patch box.
fig 1. George III Period, Circa 1790, Stunning Ivory and Gold Toothpick or Patch Box.

In any event, it is a lovely object mainly made of unblemished ivory having a wonderful patina, and trimmed with a design of gold roping, scrolls and garlands. The "souvenir" plaque to centre is gold, white and blue enamel, the whole overlying a red glass inset panel. It is extremely striking. The only flaw is one "v" shaped crack on top lid in left lower centre of glass. It is neither raised nor separated, and could be restored if desired. It is not detracting.

fig 2. George III period, circa 1790, stunning ivory and gold toothpick or patch box.
fig 2. George III Period, Circa 1790, Stunning Ivory and Gold Toothpick or Patch Box.

In the interior, the original mirror lines the inside of the lid, while the interior base is velvet lined.

Of generous size-3.75 inches long by 1.6 inches wide, by 1/2 inch deep.

Overall, it is a very rare object in very good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA26909
Dealers Internal Ref
3094
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Badshot Farm
St. Georges Rd
Runfold
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 9HR
United Kingdom
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George III period, circa 1790, stunning ivory and gold toothpick or patch box.
George III period, circa 1790, stunning ivory and gold toothpick or patch box.
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George III period, circa 1790, stunning ivory and gold toothpick or patch box.
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