Taper box made in Bath
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 6:51 am
I have never posted before but thought a picture and marks of a taper box made in Bath by William Bottle and Jeremiah Willsher might be of interest. It was hallmarked in London in 1798. According to Grimwade Bottle & Willsher recorded their partnership in 1796, and according to posts on this website Bottle was listed at 43 Walcot street, but I know nothing more about them. I have handled London made taper boxes before, and this example is taller and has a long projecting "barrel" on the cover to accommodate the taper - perhaps these are regional variations.