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Silver Counter Box - Antique Charles II (Circa 1670)

£1,295.00

An exceptional, fine and rare antique Charles II English silver counter box; an addition to our 17th century collection

SKU C8389

This exceptional and rare antique Charles II silver counter box has a circular form.


The surface of the body is encompassed with impressive embossed leaf and bead decoration.


This antique silver counter box retains the original push fit cover embellished with a six petalled floral design, reflecting the style of a 'slipped' Tudor rose.


The cover opens to reveal five George III maundy pennies and a three-halfpence; these date from 1792-1834.


NOTE: Counter boxes contained a number of disks, commonly stamped or engraved with portraits of English monarchs, that were used as game markers and counting devices. A counter box rarely has hallmarks.


Maker: Unmarked

Date: Circa 1670

Origin: England

This silver box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in excellent condition.

There are no hallmarks as to be expected with such a piece; the date and origin can be determined by the composition and decoration.



Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of Charles II silverware.


Height 0.5cm/0.2"

Diameter 1.5cm/0.59"


0.2 troy ounces/4.7g


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