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St George box-Greek

By sweetrose, 27 July, 2008
Description

Appears to be a silver plate of St. George(the front) and was made into a box,

welded to another box to make it the way it looks now. A handle is on each side. One person

suggested it may have been a tea box.  My husbands father who was greek, always told him there was a piece of Christs cross in the box. however, the box was opened to find two byzantine coins.

What a surprise. Any help on this would be appreciated.

Category
Metalware
Medium
We believe it's silver
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
1843
History
Given to family member, from someone who came over from Greece. We believe the box was made in celebration of the Greek independance. On the back is a cross with a bow and spear.
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
Photos

sweetrose

16 years 9 months ago

Re: St George box-Greek

Perhaps it is a snuff box, although it is quite narrow.
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sweetrose

16 years 9 months ago

Re: St George box-Greek

Can one of the creators of this site kindly point me in the right direction? Id appreciate it.

What do you think it could be? Why does it have a handle on each side? Would a soldier or someone

have worn it around his neck? Thanks

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sweetrose

16 years 9 months ago

Re: St George box-Greek

Ive submitted better pictures. Maybe someone will or can help me now...thanks!
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