A very fine George III Toothpick Box made in Birmingham in 1796 by Samuel Pemberton.

A very fine George III Toothpick Box made in Birmingham in 1796 by Samuel Pemberton.

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The Toothpick Box is of narrow rectangular form with rounded ends. The cover is engraved with sunburst design and floral motifs at each end in semi circles. The centre displays a vacant cut cornered cartouche. The sides are beautifully engraved with diamond motifs interspersed with flowerheads. The base is also decorated with sunburst design and a central flowerhead in a cartouche. The interior is inset with a mirror and is velvet lined.



Length: 2.75 inches, 6.88cm.

Width: 0.75 inches, 1.88cm.

Depth: 0.45 inches, 1.13cm.

Year

1796

Country

Birmingham

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