07-19-201407-19-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2740BBoston
July 19, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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French .950 Silver, Enamel, and Glass Traveling Vanity Case

Sell one like this
$431$350
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2740BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 19, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

French .950 Silver, Enamel, and Glass Traveling Vanity Case, early 20th century, with unidentified "JM" maker's mark, decorated with purple enamel, four jars of various sizes, two perfume bottles, clothes brush, hair brush, oval mirror, shoe horn, and button hook, in a fitted silk-lined leather case with two leather boxes and key, case ht. 5 1/8, wd. 15 7/8, dp. 12 in.
Estimate $400-600

Enamel mottling is intentional, not damaged. Enamel in good condition. One jar with large check to glass. Another jar with repaired check to glass. Fading/discoloration to leather. Age-typical usage wear.


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