10-01-201010-02-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2519BBoston
October 1, 2010 06:00 PMCalender
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Three Match Safes

Sell one like this
$429$350
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2519BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 02, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Three Match Safes, two English examples, both Birmingham, including a gold-washed engine-turned, 1828, maker's mark IT, with three foliate horizontal bands, lg. 2 7/8, and a 1901 ovoid engraved with leafy scrolls, with one lid for matches, the other for a small coin purse, with small presentation engraved, lg. 3 1/4 with bail, approx. 2 troy oz.; and an unmarked rose/yellow gold case, monogrammed to one side, and dated Dec. 9, 1907, to the other, lg. 1 1/2 in., approx. 6.3 dwt.
Estimate $400-600

goldwashed: possible monogram removal to small cartouche at front,; minor age wear.
engraved: wear at presentation inscription (reads: From Lyd to Dick). some usage wear.
gold: light ding to dated area. some wear to engraved date.