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Patch Box

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1837-1838

GUSN

GUSN-103225

Description

Sterling silver hinged patch box with a chased border and mottled surface, center is engraved with monogram "T.S."

Details

Descriptive Terms

patch boxes
accessories
silver (metal)
BOX, PATCH

Inscription

Engraved: "T.S."
Interior: Duty mark, maker's mark "ES", lion passant / anchor mark, maker's mark "ES", date letter for the year 1837-1838 (Hallmark and Engraved)

Additional Identification Number

2732

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Birmingham, England

Dimensions

3/8 in x 1 5/8 in x 1 1/4 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2007.15.225

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