A William and Mary silver 'squeeze action' spice box,

A William and Mary silver 'squeeze action' spice box,
maker's mark of Thomas Tysoe, London circa 1690,
oval form, the hinged cover engraved with cherub holding flowers in a townscape scene, below the motto 'Tousjurs De Mesme', the sides and base with scroll decoration, length 34.2cm, approx. weight 0.6oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection.
Christie's New York, 16 April 1999, 209.