Six Silver Matchsafes

Description:

Six Silver Matchsafes, late 19th to early 20th century, an Edward VII "Scottish pebble" example, Birmingham, 1907, engraved decoration, inlaid with three green and red stone thistles, lg. 1 7/8; a Whiting bale-form, lg. 2 5/8; a Gorham with nude maiden to front, lg. 2 5/8; a Sweetser with Renaissance Revival foliate scrolls, lg. 2 3/8; a reeded ovoid Victorian example, London, 1886, lg. 1 3/4; and an unmarked line-engraved matchbook cover with a small blue cabochon at front of lid, wd. 2 in., approx. 4 troy oz.
Estimate $150-200

with overall minor age/surface

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