Title
Stamp Box
Creator
Date
c. 1900
Description
A stamp box (English, c. 1900) made of sterling silver by George Nichols Shillaber. The rectangular box features rounded corners and gadrooned trimming. A stylized shell decorates the center of the hinged lid, that when opened reveals two gold-washed compartments. Stamped into the underside of one of the compartments is “STERLING” next to a “S” within a circle with C-scrolls for George Nichols Shillaber, below is “28 / A”.
Cultural Origin
English
Medium
sterling silver
Extent
0.625" x 1.875" x 2.875"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mrs. Alletta Smith Cooper, 2003
Identifier
PSNC.10316
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