
The Georgian 'Toy shop'
These objects represent the type of work available in a ‘toy-shop’ of the early Georgian period. These shops did not supply children’s playthings but small precious items, ranging in value from only a few shillings for a buckle or comb to several guineas for a gold or jewelled snuff box. Frederick, Prince of Wales is known to have frequented a number of these toy-shops in London and Bath, spending as much as £700 in a single visit.
Probably Chelsea Porcelain Works [London] (c. 1745-69)
Needlecase
'Girl-in-a-Swing' factory, Charles Gouyn, London (c. 1745-69)
Needlecase
English
Scent bottle holder
English
Scent bottle holder
English