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327
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$1,380.00
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OUTSTANDING AND COMPLETE ROSEWOOD SILVER AND GLASS FITTED LADIES TRAVELING BOX. Finely figured rosewood box has brass bound corners and top carved mother of pearl medallion of a girl which is encircled in a gold ring. The lift lid opens to reveal a fitted interior having eleven silver topped bottles, boxes and jars. A mother of pearl manicure set in lift out small tray. A larger tray lifts out with compartment below. Under lid is a spring loaded top which opens to reveal mirrored surface and letter folder. Signed “T. Forgie 95 Buchanan St. Glasglow, Jeweler, Case Maker and Cutler”. Fitted with a secret drawer, with lift lid fitted for jewelry. As fine a piece as we have come across. The silver pieces with English hallmarks dating London, 1860. Each piece with engraved design and unicorn engraving. SIZE: 8” h x 12-3/4” w x 9-3/4” d. CONDITION: Very good. Diagonal tight crack to top. 9-99068 (2,000-3,000)
Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2004 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. |