Price

£1350.00

The BADA Standard

  • Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
  • Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
  • Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
  • Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
  • Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
Click here for more information on the BADA Standard

A very fine George III antique silver Bougie Box made in London circa 1780 by Richard Glanville.

The Bougie Box is circular in form wth a hinged cover. The sides, base and cover display reeded borders and a shaped swing extinguisher.

This example has a shaped carrying handle modelled as a buckle. The Bougie box is in excellent condition and is marked on the base and cover with the maker's mark and sterling mark.

Bougie Boxes contained a slow burning coiled wax taper which would have been lit and the wax used to seal letters. They were very often used when travelling.

Dimensions

Diameter: 1.9 inches, 4.75 cm., Height: 1.25 inches, 3.13cm

Price

£1350.00



Stock number

373848

The BADA Standard

  • Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
  • Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
  • Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
  • Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
  • Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
Click here for more information on the BADA Standard