LOT OF 11 METAL BOXES.

Boxes range in date from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. All boxes are ornately decorated. Six are silver and five have a brass or gilded finish. Four of the silver boxes have damascene decorations most featuring Middle Eastern or near eastern scenes. Hallmarks are in Arabic. One silver box has embossed Arabic writing throughout, another has debossed decoration with a mother of pearl embellished lid. The gilded and brass boxes also share a damascene style decoration, they feature arabesque/Moorish decoration with the cigarette case having Arabic language panels included in the geometric design. SIZE: Size ranges from 1-1/2″ in circumference to approximately 2-1/2″ x 4″ CONDITION: Boxes generally show light wear and appear complete. One of the silver boxes has extensive verdigris on one end, the box with the mother of pearl lid has losses to silver highlights on the top. The gilded/brass boxes show very little wear however one has areas of verdigris on one side. 51628-1 (800-1,200) – Lot 3146

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3146	$1,210.00	LOT OF 11 METAL BOXES. Boxes range in date from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. All boxes are ornately decorated. Six are silver and five have a brass or gilded finish. Four of the silver boxes have damascene decorations most featuring Middle Eastern or near eastern scenes. Hallmarks are in Arabic. One silver box has embossed Arabic writing throughout, another has debossed decoration with a mother of pearl embellished lid. The gilded and brass boxes also share a damascene style decoration, they feature arabesque/Moorish decoration with the cigarette case having Arabic language panels included in the geometric design. SIZE: Size ranges from 1-1/2″ in circumference to approximately 2-1/2″ x 4″ CONDITION: Boxes generally show light wear and appear complete. One of the silver boxes has extensive verdigris on one end, the box with the mother of pearl lid has losses to silver highlights on the top. The gilded/brass boxes show very little wear however one has areas of verdigris on one side. 51628-1 (800-1,200) – Lot 3146 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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LOT OF 11 METAL BOXES.