$385
Five Silver and Silver Plate Matchsafes, late 19th/early 20th century, three sterling: a leaf-engraved English double-lidded example, an American sterling, with Renaissance Revival edge decoration, and central scene of fleeing classical couple, and an Unger Brothers with rocaille scrolls; and two plated, one formed as an eagle head, the other Chinese Aesthetic Movement, with chrysanthemums and house, lg. 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 in., approx. 3 troy oz. weighable silver. all with minor age/urface wear. Double-lidded example with minor compression to wide sides, and a few pinpoints. fleeing couple with some wear to raised areas. Plated eagle heaf with loss of most of plating, and with name engraved to top of eagle''s head (H.B.N. Francis).
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-04-11
