Monday 16 September 2013 | 10:00 | Lots: 706

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Lot 656

Lot 656

An embossed Hanau silver box of rounded rectangular outline, fruiting, floral and scroll motifs...

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Lot 656

Lot Description

An embossed Hanau silver box of rounded rectangular outline, fruiting, floral and scroll motifs to the sides and a profile portrait of a gentleman to the hinged cover, struck with three Hanau marks to the underside for J. D. Schleissner & Sohne, measuring 7 cm by 5 cm. Together with a small rectangular compact, marked '835', with floral engraving throughout and opening to reveal a circular metal insert marked 'Houbigant France' and containing powder, and an Edwardian silver bell rattle, hallmarked Crisford & Norris Ltd., Birmingham 1908. Gross weighable metal 180 grams. (3).

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In varied state, however all the items in the lot display general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use.  Some slight loss of detail to decoration in places and some deeper scratches and marks to some areas.  Hinges on the box and compact are in working order.  The bell rattle is in poorer condition as there are some small dints and bumps visible.   


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