Shreve & Co. 14kt Gold and Gold Quartz Match Safe

Description:

Shreve & Co. 14kt Gold and Gold Quartz Match Safe, San Francisco, California, late 19th century, with a central engraved monogram framed by bezel-set gold quartz and a match strike to the bottom, marked to interior rim "SHREVE & CO. 14K," ht. 2 3/8 in., approx. 20 dwt.
Estimate $800-1,200

Several very shallow dents to gold on case and cover. Top left quartz panel with tiny loss to upper right corner. Two top quartz panels with small cracks to quartz.


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