Rare Matthew Linwood Georgian English Sterling Silver Snail Form Vinaigrette Box
$1,188.00 (-40%)
A very fine rare Georgian English sterling silver vinaigrette i
n 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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