A William and Mary silver-gilt double spice box

MAKER'S MARK FS, PELLET BETWEEN AND CROWN ABOVE ONLY, CIRCA 1690

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A William and Mary silver-gilt double spice box
maker's mark FS, pellet between and crown above only, circa 1690
Circular and on rim foor, the bowl with two flat semi-circular hinged covers, with engraved foliage thumbpieces, the sides engraved with scrolling foliage, birds and dolphin's mask, the covers engraved with similar scrolling foliage, marked with maker's mark on base and covers
3in. (9.7cm.) wide
4ozs. (148gr.)

Sale room notice

The provenance for this lot should read, Christie's London, 26 November 1985, lot no 219

Lot Essay

The same maker's mark appears on a silver-gilt canteen, comprising a knife, fork, spoon and spice box, which is engraved with the date 1686. It also appears on two further lots, a silver-gilt teapot with three dolphin feet, engraved with hunting scenes, also maker's mark only, and a nest of four beakers engraved with scrolling foliage and birds of circa 1690

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