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A collection of boxes, 18th/20th century, comprising: a Chinese…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
29-Oct-2014
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Description:
A collection of boxes, 18th/20th century, comprising: a Chinese silver pill box, 19th century, finely decorated with dragon amongst clouds, a sterling silver sovereign case, hallmarked for Birmingham, 1915, a sterling silver vinaigrette, with engine turned decoration to the exterior, opening to reveal a gilt wash grille and interior, hallmarked for Birmingham 1851, maker's mark of Nathaniel Mills, a sterling silver vinaigrette, with cut scrolling decoration to the exterior, opening to reveal a gilt wash grille and interior, hallmarked for Birmingham 1852, maker's mark of Edward Smith, a sterling silver top opening vesta case, of rectangular form with top opening lid, cut scrolling decoration, striking groove to base, marks worn, a plain rectangular sterling silver double sovereign case, hallmarked for Birmingham 1905, maker's mark EJH', a sterling silver and 9ct gold top opening vesta case, with cut scrolling foliate decoration, mounted with a gold panel to the front, hallmarked for Birmingham 1903, maker's mark of 'S & B', a sterling silver top opening vesta case, of rectangular form with top opening lid, cut scrolling decoration, striking groove to base, hallmarked for Birmingham, 1901, a Bilston enamel box, circa 1760, of oval form, having a Bristol blue glass lid inscribed with initials, brass hinge and mounts, the lower section in enamel decorated with sprays of flowers, damaged, a lady's small powder compact, continental silver, early 20th century, having a translucent enamel lid depicting a courting couple in 18th century costume opening to reveal a gilded interior, unmarked, a colonial Silver and nut vesta case, the nut mounted with a decorative foliate silver collar, a shield cartouche and a silver striker to the base, a contemporary gilt metal box with onyx inset to top, '
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Category:
Costume & Dressing Accessories: Compacts