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Rare Matthew Linwood Gilt Georgian English Sterling Silver Seashell Form Box
About the Item
A fine and rare antique English Georgian sterling silver box.
In the rare figural form of a snail shell or seashell. The interior of the box is gilt.
It was made by Matthew Linwood II, who was a very fine Birmingham silversmith with a noted specialty in boxes.
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 small separation at the seam of the base.
Maker:
Matthew Linwood II
Marks:
Hallmarked with ML to the rim for Matthew Linwood II, a lion passant for sterling, an anchor for Birmingham, and a 'k' for 1808.
Measurements:
Length: ca. 36 mm
Width: ca. 30 mm
Height: ca. 25 mm
Weight: ca. 23 g
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- Creator:Matthew Linwood II
- Metal:
- Weight:23 g
- Dimensions:Height: 0.99 in (25 mm)Width: 1.19 in (30 mm)Length: 1.42 in (36 mm)
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1808
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. With a small separation at the seam of the base, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: D/I INV1stDibs: LU849310201092
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