RARE GEORGIAN SILVER "PURSE" SNUFF BOX BY T. SIMPSON & SON, BIRMINGHAM 1816
Price
£325
| $446 USD | €377 EUR
Item Ref
JUIL93
Description
This charming and unusual George III silver snuff box was made in Birmingham 1816 by the toy makers* T. Simpson & Sons. Of rounded rectangular form, the flush cover bright-engraved with fishscale patterns surrounding an initialled reserve, the back and sides with prick-dot decorations. The beautifully executed flush hinged cover modelled as a purse. The front catch opening to reveal the original pale gilt interior.* From the late 18th to early 19th Century, Birmingham was the centre for the making of “toys”: small decorative objects from silver. They were produced in small family businesses and factories throughout Birmingham. They made a range of items including patch boxes, nutmeg graters, buckles, caddy spoons, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and babies rattles.
Hallmarks:
S&S for T Simpson & Son.
Duty mark.
Lion Passant.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Date letter "s" for 1816.
Condition:
Good.
Front in very good condition.
Back with very minor unevenness, commensurate with age and use.
Interior gilding in good condition.
Dimensions:
Length: 7cm / 2.6 inches.
Depth: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Height: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.
Postage:
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Internal Ref: JUIL93
Dimensions
Height = 1.5 cm (1")Width = 7 cm (3")
Depth = 4 cm (2")
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