Vintage Early 19th Century Matthew Linwood Gilt Georgian English Sterling Silver Seashell Form Box

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A fine and rare antique English Georgian sterling silver box.

In the rare figural form of a snail shell or … Read more 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 See less