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Rare Matthew Linwood Georgian English Sterling Silver Snail Form Vinaigrette Box
About the Item
A very fine rare Georgian English sterling silver vinaigrette.
In the rare figural vinaigrette form of a snail shell or sea shell.
It was made by Matthew Linwood II - a Georgian Birmingham silversmith with a noted specialty in boxes.
This piece is a fine example of his work.
Provenance:
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 slight bend to the hinge of the screen and consequently a little wiggle when closing it.
Maker:
Matthew Linwood II
Marks:
Hallmarked to the rim ML for Matthew Linwood II, with a lion passant for sterling, and with the anchor for Brimingham. We couldn't seem to find a strike for the date mark.
Measurements:
Length: ca. 30 mm
Width: ca. 25 mm
Height: ca. 13 mm
Weight: 15 g
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- Creator:Matthew Linwood II
- Metal:
- Weight:15 g
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (330.2 mm)Width: 25 in (635 mm)Length: 30 in (762 mm)
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Early 19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. With a slight bend to the hinge of the screen (and a little wiggle in the joint consequently), some fine & light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: D/I INV1stDibs: LU849310200872
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