A very rare George III Cube Box made almost certainly in London circa 1787.
A very rare George III Cube Box made almost certainly in London circa 1787.
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The box is unusually cast and the hinged cover and base are inset with a silver sixpence dated 1787 showing the profile portrait of King George III. The four sides each show the back of the sixpence, dated 1787. The coins are surrounded by a circular Classical laurel and berry frame and are mounted on a matted ground, with raying flower heads in each corner, including the Rose of England. The box is in exceptional condition and of a quite wonderful weight. This piece was formerly in the famous "Lion Collection" of Boxes and is illustrated on page 174 of the catalogue of the collection.
Length: 1.25 inches.
Width: 1.25 inches.
Height: 1.25 inches.
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