04-11-200904-11-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2452Boston
April 11, 2009 10:00 AMCalender
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Seven Silver and Silver Plate Matchsafes

Sell one like this
$398$325
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2452Location: BostonDate / Time: April 11, 2009 10:00AM

Description:

Seven Silver and Silver Plate Matchsafes, late 19th/early 20th century, six sterling: one English, engraved with acanthus on engine turning, and five American, (no maker's marks),decorated with engine turning, C-scrolls, Renaissance Revival masks and shells, an Art Nouveau lady mask and florals, and classical fleeing couple respectively; one silver plate formed as a rocking horse; sold together with a white metal bale-form, (8 items total),lg. 2 1/8 to 2 3/4 in., approx. 4 troy oz. weighable silver.
Estimate $400-500

minor age/surface wear. one sterling rectangular with a few pinpoints. fleeing couple plated box with minor wear to plating of raised figures. white metal bale with minor wear and light metal discoloration to goldtone rim. rockinghorse with wear to plating, and lid not fitting tightly.

Keywords

white metal bale-form, metal discoloration, white metal bale