A rare George III Combination Filigree Counter/Patch Box made almost certainly in Birmingham circa 1790 by Samuel Pemberton or Joseph Taylor
A rare George III Combination Filigree Counter/Patch Box made almost certainly in Birmingham circa 1790 by Samuel Pemberton or Joseph Taylor
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This very rare filigree Combination Box has a top and bottom opening with pull off covers decorated with a central circular disc and semi circles in sizes. The sides are decorated with bands of crescents and filigree work. One end opens to reveal a small compartment, used for beauty patches and the other a larger compartment for gaming counters. The box is in excellent condition and this is the first time we have seen such a box with two compartments. The larger compartment contains four gilt metal counters which are slightly earlier in date. The front displaying a profile bust of George III and the reverse the Royal Arms, with the monarch's crown above, all surrounded by "In memory of the good old days 1788".
Length: 0.9 inches, 2.25 cm.
Diameter at the top: 0.9 inches, 2.25 cm.
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