Bougie or Taper Box

Date1744-1745

Artist/Maker Samuel Wood (English, ca.1704 - 1794)

MediumSilver (Sterling)

DimensionsOH:3 3/8"; Diam. (base):2 7/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1936-446

DescriptionTaper box: cylindrical box with slightly-curved top to cover with hole in center for taper; pivoting shaped strap curled at end and fastened by pin to top of cover; lathe-turned moldings on top near rim and on side of cover attached to body with shaped flat hinge applied moldings below rim and at base; cast; engraved crest of a turkey on a wreath bar (unidentified); Weight: 8 oz., 5 dwt., 6 gr.
Label TextThis is a particularly large and early version of the form.
InscribedUnidentified crest engraved on face of body opposite handle.
MarkingsMaker's mark "S:W" in script letters within a conforming reserve, leopard's head crowned, lion passant, and date letter both on underside of cover and on undersie of base; primary part of the former maker's mark removed in cutting hole.
ProvenanceCrichton Bros., London
Acquired by CWF in 1936