George III Silver Toothpick Box Georgian C.1810

Name: George III Silver Toothpick Box Georgian C.1810
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA996713
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

A fine Georgian silver toothpick box with machine engraved panels to the base and hinged cover, the latter framed with a cast frieze of flowers and foliage. In the centre is a vacant cartouche. Raised edging to the rims decorated with tightly engraved diagonal lines and a tapering lip to the front cover to aid opening. Inside is gilt washed with a mirror fitted inside the cover. Marked only with maker's initials D.H probably for Daniel Hockley, c.1810-1819.

It measures 8cm (3 1/8") long, 2.5cm (1") deep and 1.5cm (5/8") high and weighs 43g / 1.4ozt.

In excellent condition with no damage or repair. Three pin pricks dints to the rim of the base and two small areas of the machine engraving on the base that have been rubbed smooth. Minor handling wear otherwise and the hinge is good. The mirror will be a replacement and is immaculate.

Physical Dimensions

Height

1.5cm (0.59")

Width

8cm (3.15")

Depth

2.5cm (0.98")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA996713

Dealers Internal Reference

FA1510

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Description

A fine Georgian silver toothpick box with machine engraved panels to the base and hinged cover, the latter framed with a cast frieze of flowers and foliage. In the centre is a vacant cartouche.

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Raised edging to the rims decorated with tightly engraved diagonal lines and a tapering lip to the front cover to aid opening.

The Fancy Fox

Inside is gilt washed with a mirror fitted inside the cover. Marked only with maker's initials D.H probably for Daniel Hockley, c.1810-1819.

fig 1. George III Silver Toothpick Box Georgian c.1810 — fig 1. George III Silver Toothpick Box Georgian C.1810

It measures 8cm (3 1/8") long, 2.5cm (1") deep and 1.5cm (5/8") high and weighs 43g / 1.4ozt.

In excellent condition with no damage or repair. Three pin pricks dints to the rim of the base and two small areas of the machine engraving on the base that have been rubbed smooth. Minor handling wear otherwise and the hinge is good. The mirror will be a replacement and is immaculate.