Seven Silver and Silver Plate Matchsafes

Description:

Seven Silver and Silver Plate Matchsafes, late 19th/early 20th century, five silver: an American sterling example, with Art Nouveau sea nymphs writhing in waves, a diagonally fluted English, a Continental .800 with classical urn, a Gorham sterling with C-scrolls and flowerheads, and a Japanese silver with gate and Mt. Fuji, with black, copper, and gold patination; and two silver plate: an Edwardian coronation, and a liquor retailer's, with scantily clad woman holding up a wine glass, lg. 1 3/4 to 2 5/8 in., approx. 4 troy oz. total weighable silver.
Estimate $300-500

The two silverplate with wear to plating (coronation quite worn; retailer's with wear mainly to lid and edges). 5 silver examples with light age/usage wear.

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