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Rare Georgian Silver & Carved Mother of Pearl "Love Token" Box, Circa 1780
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Rare Georgian Silver & Carved Mother of Pearl "Love Token" Box, Circa 1780

18th century
Sold 6 January 2023 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This exquisite and very unusual small Georgian box dates circa 1780. Of teardrop form, the silver reeded sides mounted with a mother of pearl lid and base. The hinged lid and base carved with an eagle signifying Honesty. Given the subject, It was most probably a love token. This type of symbolic boxes were often how a young gentleman indicated his intentions to the young lady of his choice.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as was very often the case with early Georgian pieces.

Dimensions:

Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Length: 5cm / 3 inches.

Maximum width: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: from £17 International Signed For.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA953290
Dealers Internal Reference
JAN92
Description
This exquisite and very unusual small Georgian box dates circa 1780. Of teardrop form, the silver reeded sides mounted with a mother of pearl lid and base. The hinged lid and base carved with an eagle signifying Honesty. Given the subject, It was most probably a love token.
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This type of symbolic boxes were often how a young gentleman indicated his intentions to the young lady of his choice.
Julie Cartwright Antiques
fig 1. RARE GEORGIAN SILVER & CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL
fig 1. Rare Georgian Silver & Carved Mother of Pearl "Love Token" Box, Circa 1780

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as was very often the case with early Georgian pieces.

Dimensions:

Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Length: 5cm / 3 inches.

Maximum width: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 2. RARE GEORGIAN SILVER & CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL
fig 2. Rare Georgian Silver & Carved Mother of Pearl "Love Token" Box, Circa 1780

Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: from £17 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA953290
Dealers Internal Ref
JAN92
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 144
Items Sold 2,226
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RARE GEORGIAN SILVER & CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL
RARE GEORGIAN SILVER & CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL "LOVE TOKEN" BOX, CIRCA 1780
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RARE GEORGIAN SILVER & CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Period18th century
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)
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