Presentation box
Samuel Margas
Category
Silver
Date
1722
Materials
Silver-gilt
Measurements
45 x 75 x 75 mm; 7 oz t (Wt)6 oz t (Wt)
Place of origin
London
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Osterley Park and House, London
NT 772353.1
Summary
One of a pair, fine silver gilt box with hinged cover, standing on gadrooned shaped base with chased baroque mask and scroll designs in panels, the hinged lid with gadrooned rim and chased foliate scroll band, the top engraved with pilgrim's armorial for the Villier's family in elaborate cartouche flanked by putti. Part of the 'travelling' or toilette set.
Provenance
Jersey bequest, March 1993.
Marks and inscriptions
On the lid engraved with the Arms of the Villier's family
Makers and roles
Samuel Margas, maker