A George III silver-gilt toilet box
MARK OF WILLIAM PURSE, LONDON 1815
Rectangular, the sides decorated with a continuous basketweave effect, the cover with applied shell and scroll border, part engine-turned, the centre with pierced scrollwork surrounding a circular cartouche engraved with initials -- 5 3/8ins. (13.8cms.)
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A George III silver-gilt toilet box
MARK OF WILLIAM PURSE, LONDON 1815
Rectangular, the sides decorated with a continuous basketweave effect, the cover with applied shell and scroll border, part engine-turned, the centre with pierced scrollwork surrounding a circular cartouche engraved with initials -- 5 3/8ins. (13.8cms.)
See Illustration page 21