Image Lot Price Description


2214
$711.00

FIVE SILVER BOXES.

Lot includes: 1) English Sterling snuffbox with a 4/5 hinged lid in oval form, having bright work and shield with monogram. London, 1796/97, makers mark “GB” (probably George Baskerville). 2) English Sterling snuffbox, Birmingham (1885/86), makers mark “WN”. The rectangular box having an engraved border shaped lid. The bottom all over engraved. 3) French Sterling hallmarked, rectangular hinged box having a single divider, horizontally through box. Top decorated with a raised urn of trailing flowers. 4) Unmarked rectangular, curved edge snuffbox. Decorative engraving on hinged lid. 5) Unmarked silver, hinged top card holder. The whole in fine silver filigree work. One side having “MEMORIA” attached in silver letters. SIZE: Range from 2-1/2″ l to 3-1/2″ l. CONDITION: 1) Very good. 2) Very good. 3) The interior of the lid having inset glass with mirror back which has deteriorated, otherwise very good. 4) Interior with some stains and rust (may not be silver), otherwise good. 5) There are small parts of the filigree missing, mostly intact. 50464-4 (1,200-1,800) – Lot 2214


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016
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