Four Early English Silver Objects of Vertu

The first, a nutmeg grinder featuring partially rubbed hallmarks and an engraved flower and feathered edge to each side; the second, a tobacco box, mark of Peter, Ann & William Bateman, London (1800), the ovoid form with engraved laurel wreath and foliate decoration; the last, a leaf shaped silver caddy spoon, mark of Joseph Taylor, Birmingham (1798), featuring engraved decoration to the bowl; a Queen Anne silver commemorative patch box, mark of Thomas Keddan, London (circa 1705), with "FF" monogram to the verso, otherwise unmarked.

The tobacco box 1 3/4 x 3 1/4 in.

2.55 total troy oz.

From the Collection of Josephine Chapman Borthwick, Pinehurst, North Carolina

The tobacco box with minor denting to the underside, otherwise good estate condition with rubbing to the details.