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A rare William and Mary period silver double-lidded spice box Thomas Tysoe, London circa 1690
A rare William and Mary period silver double-lidded spice box Thomas Tysoe, London circa 1690 Shaped rectangular form, a reeded central hinge allowing the double-lid to open and close each side, the whole intricately engraved with swirling floral and foliate motifs centred by a classical figure on either cover, interspersed by birds and possibly a snake, with acanthus leaf borders, height 1.2cm, length 7cm, weight 1.5oz. Saleroom notices: With maker's mark only struck twice, inside of each base. There are no other hallmarks. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
Saleroom Notice:
With maker's mark only struck twice, inside of each base.
There are no other hallmarks.
A rare William and Mary period silver double-lidded spice box Thomas Tysoe, London circa 1690 Shaped rectangular form, a reeded central hinge allowing the double-lid to open and close each side, the whole intricately engraved with swirling floral and foliate motifs centred by a classical figure on either cover, interspersed by birds and possibly a snake, with acanthus leaf borders, height 1.2cm, length 7cm, weight 1.5oz. Saleroom notices: With maker's mark only struck twice, inside of each base. There are no other hallmarks. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
Saleroom Notice:
With maker's mark only struck twice, inside of each base.
There are no other hallmarks.