A Charles II silver counter box

A Charles II silver counter box,

maker's mark probably I.F, circa 1660,

cylindrical form, the pull-off cover with an engraved portrait of Charles II, with the inscription 'CAROLVS II D:G:ANG SCOFRET HI REX', the base engraved with the Royal Arms within the Garter motto beneath a crown and flanked by the Royal Cipher, the interior with nine contemporary counters struck with the Royal portrait, length 6.3cm, approx. weight 3.6oz. (10)

Provenance:

A Private Collection.

Alastair Dickenson Ltd.

The Albert Collection

Illustrated in Butler, R., The Albert Collection, Broadway Publishing, 2004, page 53. number 152.