Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu - 25 Apr 2017
A late 17th century silver toilet box
A late 17th century silver toilet box,
unmarked, circa 1680,
circular form, the pull-off cover with an embossed relief of Ajax committing suicide, with his shield on the ground and a bunch of flowers growing from it, the sides with chased foliate decoration, on a matted background, diameter 8.8cm, approx. weight 7.5oz.