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Oval-shaped, this hinged, small box was originally intended for soap. It is hammered and deep brown in color. Silver appliques of a Japanese figure and a frog on a stump stare at each other under a crescent moon.
Engraved on the underside is a 'DLH' monogram and the date '1882.'
Here are a couple of examples of soap boxes executed in silver in 1881 from the Gorham Archives:
Provenance: Private Collection.
This lovely soap box is marked underneath with the anchor mark used on copper wares and 'GORHAM & CO/ 11/ N.' It measures 3.25 inches long by 2.5 inches wide by 1.74 inches high and is in very good antique condition with some even wear to the surface and a couple of dings.
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