Lot 553
A selection of silver and base metal items, to include a nineteenth century French snuff box,...
Monday 17 September 2012 | 10:00 | Lots: 557
Lot 553
A selection of silver and base metal items, to include a nineteenth century French snuff box,...
Lot 553
Lot Description
A selection of silver and base metal items, to include a nineteenth century French snuff box, with concave sides and scrolling engine turned decoration, an early twentieth century silver cigarette case, an early twentieth century silver pill box with later erotic print, a base metal cigarette case, a pair of lorgnettes and a dragon ring. Weight of weighable silver 5.21 ozt (162 grams).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
All pieces in the lot display general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Deeper scratches to some areas and various minor nicks. The French box has a visible dint to the top of the lid, and some more minor ones. The cigarette case displays several surface dints all over and numerous deeper scratches and marks. The pill box also has some minor surface dints. The base metal case is very tarnished. There is some damage to the glass on the lorgnettes and some of the paste stones on the handle are missing. Hallmarks when present are mainly legible.
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