07-19-201407-19-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2740BBoston
July 19, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Five English Sterling Silver Stamp Boxes

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$1,353$1,100
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2740BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 19, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Five English Sterling Silver Stamp Boxes, 20th century, various makers and dates, three London: one long with hinged lid, five compartments, and a weighted base, lg. 5 3/8, another of a similar form with a weighted base and two compartments, lg. 2 5/8, and the third with three deep compartments, lg. 3 1/2; the fourth: Chester, tall with glass enclosed sides and top opening to two compartments, ht. 2 3/8; the fifth Birmingham: with a leather base, silver-mounted lid and two compartments, lg. 2 1/2 in., approx. 4.1 troy oz. weighable silver.
Estimate $300-500

Five compartment: Scattered dents and rubbed marks. Two compartment all silver: Metal fatigue to cover and marks on body rubbed. Three compartments: scattered dents. Age-typical wear to all.


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Keywords

London, Chester