Description
This is a rare and exquisite Georgian silver patch box, of circular form with stippled and punched borders. It bears the marks of the prolific silversmith John Taylor, who specialised in small pieces and objects of vertu. The pull off lid with a glazed panel over a painted scene depicting a lady holding a floral garland and standing by two birds perched on a memorial.
Hallmarks:
Marked only to base with maker's mark 'IT' for Joseph Taylor.
Condition:
Excellent. No dings, no dents.
Minor surface scratching
Dimensions:
Diameter: 2.7cm / 1 inch.
Georgian patch boxes are few and far between, not as readily found as vinaigrettes or snuff boxes,this is a delightful and very rare example.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from £10 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.
Internal Ref: AOUT94
Dimensions
Height = 1 cm (1")
Width = 3 cm (1")
Depth = 3 cm (1")
GEORGIAN SILVER "MOURNING" PATCH BOX BY JOSEPH TAYLOR, BIRMINGHAM CIRCA 1795
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
AOUT94
Description
This is a rare and exquisite Georgian silver patch box, of circular form with stippled and punched borders. It bears the marks of the prolific silversmith John Taylor, who specialised in small pieces and objects of vertu. The pull off lid with a glazed panel over a painted scene depicting a lady holding a floral garland and standing by two birds perched on a memorial.
Hallmarks:
Marked only to base with maker's mark 'IT' for Joseph Taylor.
Condition:
Excellent. No dings, no dents.
Minor surface scratching
Dimensions:
Diameter: 2.7cm / 1 inch.
Georgian patch boxes are few and far between, not as readily found as vinaigrettes or snuff boxes,this is a delightful and very rare example.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from £10 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.
Internal Ref: AOUT94
Dimensions
Height = 1 cm (1")
Width = 3 cm (1")
Depth = 3 cm (1")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.