$385
Five Sterling Matchsafes, late 19th/early 20th century, three American: one with scene of a couple fleeing Pompeii verso, one with ogee scroll edges and foliate borders, the third with Art Nouveau borders of impatiens and carnations, monogrammed; and two Birmingham, a 1908 with leafy scrolls and monogram, and a small 1902 with Aesthetic Movement engraving, lg. 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 in., approx. 5 troy oz. Pompeii fleers with light pinpoints to plain back, and with very small spot of seam opening at front edge of lid. monogrammed english with a corner ding. all with minor overall age/usage wear.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-10-02