George II Silver Box

Object Description

A rare antique silver box of hexagonal form with a folding strapwork catch; the hinged lid having a large drop handle supported by ball finials. Of plain form and heavy gauge silver, this unusual box is extremely heavy. The interior pull out tray has two hinged lids enclosing six compartments. Possibly a spice box, although spice boxes of this period usually had a double centrally hinged lid, could also be used for cash or jewellery.
Weight 1268 grams, 40.7 troy ounces.
Height 9.5cm. Top measures 17 x 12cm.
London 1733.
Maker Edward Vincent.
Sterling silver.

EDWARD VINCENT
Edward Vincent, apprenticed to Robert Cooper 1699, free 1712. First mark was Britannia standard, 2nd mark, sterling, in circa 1720. Third mark 1739 as largeworker, Fetter Lane. Highly regarded and well known for excellent quality hollow-ware, coffee pots, cups and salvers. His masterpiece was the superb oblong salver of the Middle Temple.

Object Condition

The silver box is in very good condition. The hinges and catches all work well.
Stamped with English silver hallmarks:
Fully stamped underneath the box, each of the two folding flaps, underneath the pull out tray.
Stamped inside the box lid with the lion and maker’s mark.
Stamped under the folding catch with the lion mark. Handle unmarked
Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.

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