A Gilded Age: NE Collects Europe Online
Description:
Two Gold Items, 14kt gold mesh coin purse with loop handle and bottom tassel, overall lg. 13, 62.0 dwt; French 18kt gold matchsafe, maker's mark "HL," monogrammed, lg. 2 in., 10.0 dwt.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
Black waxy residue on one side of purse, missing a few beads on the tassle. Matchsafe heavily dented with hot glue reside near closure.
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.
Elizabeth Haff
Specialist, American & European Works of Art
Old Masters & 19th Century
508-970-3206
Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Kathleen M. Leland
Specialist, American & European Works of Art
Modern & Contemporary Art
508-970-3206
James Leighton
Specialist, American & European Works of Art
Fine Photographs
508-970-3206
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.