Sterling Silver Toilet Boxes - Antique George II (1733)

Description

These magnificent antique George II sterling silver toilet boxes have a cut cornered square shaped form onto a stepped, swept foot.

Each silver box is embellished with cast and applied panels displaying a central figural mask accented with scrolling leaf designs accented with bordered terminals incorporating a bud motif, all on a textured background.

The incurved shaped corners of each box are ornamented with further cast and applied panels depicting a ribbon tied, suspended floral spray, also on a matte textured background.

The upper portion and foot of each body are encompassed with an applied moulded border to the rims.

These boxes are fitted with incurved panelled hinged covers ornamented with impressive contemporary engraved coat of arms amidst brick work patterns and a scrolling leaf decorated border, incorporating a simplified figural mask to the lower portion.

The rounded shaped panels of each box is embellished with scrolling leaf decoration, with a simplified textured panel to each corner.

These exceptional Georgian boxes are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire.

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