Philadelphia, PA
Details
- Dimensions
- 1.19ʺW × 1.42ʺD × 0.99ʺH
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Sterling Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- With a small separation at the seam of the base, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of … moreWith a small separation at the seam of the base, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of light wear consistent with age. less
- Description
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A fine and rare antique English Georgian sterling silver box.
In the rare figural form of a snail shell or … more A fine and rare antique English Georgian sterling silver box.
In the rare figural form of a snail shell or seashell. The interior of the box is gilt.
It was made by Matthew Linwood II, who was a very fine Birmingham silversmith with a noted specialty in boxes.
From the collection of the legendary interior decorator - Mario Buatta.
Date:
Early 19th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
Condition Details:
There is a small separation at the seam of the base.
Maker:
Matthew Linwood II
Marks:
Hallmarked with ML to the rim for Matthew Linwood II, a lion passant for sterling, an anchor for Birmingham, and a 'k' for 1808.
Measurements:
Length: ca. 36 mm
Width: ca. 30 mm
Height: ca. 25 mm
Weight: ca. 23 g less
Philadelphia, PA
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