Sold for:
$593
$593
Five Silver and Silver Plate Matchsafes, late 19th/early 20th century, an American case mounted with various U. S. coins, some showing dates 1875-1886, one cartouche shaped, stamped with a detailed scene of a seated classical maiden to front, a Birmingham case, 1909, engraved with leafy scrolls; and two silver plate animal-form examples: an owl with red stone eyes, and a frog, lg. 1 7/8 to 2 3/4 in., approx. 3 troy oz. weighable silver. maiden case monogrammed to back. wear to surface of coin-mounted case, with loss of crispness of surrface decoration of coins. all with some overall age/usage wear.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-10-02
