$7,995
Carved Naval Yerba Buena Presentation Box, c. 1846, ornately carved box with the fort at Yerba Buena on the lid, inside is a silver plaque engraved "This Box/was presented to John Berrien Montgomery/the Commander United/Sates Navy on July 9th 1846./Carved in the Chinese manner/it depicts the Old Fort at/Yerba Buena/Given in Memory/of Him," with foliate designs carved around the edge and bottom, dia. 117 mm. Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio. Note: Yerba Buena was captured by U.S. naval forces under the command of John B. Montgomery on July 9, 1846. Estimate $1,000-1,500 In very good condition with some light patination on the silver. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). 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 Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-10-26