Description:
Three Early English Silver Boxes, a snuffbox with engraved monogram, maker's mark "WI" possibly for Micah Wilkins, lg. 2 5/8, a gold-washed snuffbox with engraved monogram to interior and maker's mark "AB," lg. 1 7/8, and a skippet or seal box with engraved with the coat of arms of the University of Oxford, interior with maker's mark "RN" and remnants of a wax seal, lg. 3 1/2 in., approx. 4.6 troy oz. total.
Sold to benefit the Clark Art Institute, Williamstown MA.
Estimate $250-350
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Micah Wilkins
Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203

Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.