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This page will feature various Boxes & Cases made to hold a variety different objects. These will include Card Cases (for visiting or business cards to be carried in the pocket or bag), Cigarette & Cigar Boxes (to sit on the table), Cigarette & Cigar Cases (to be carried in the pocket or bag), Compacts (to be carried in the purse or case), Dresser Jars (these will be all-silver examples only, for silver & glass examples please see the Dresser Accessories page), Match Safes (and Vesta Cases), Pill Boxes, Snuff & Tobacco Boxes ( for the pocket, bag or tabletop), Sugar Boxes & Tea Caddies (the more obvious boxy examples as opposed to jar types), Vinaigrettes (for the pocket or bag), and Miscellaneous Boxes (which will probably cover everything else!). Examples could be from anywhere although some categories tend to be more country specific than others (most vinaigrettes and English, most Sugar Boxes are Austrian or German, etc.).
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0758-26. American Silver Stamp Box of short cylindrical form with slot for a coil of stamps (#3071); made by R. Blackinton & Co. of North Attleboro MA and retailed by Tiffany & Co. of New York NY. | 1.12" high, 1.12" diameter, 0.5 troy oz. Engraved on cover "JOM" and on the base "OCTOBER 22,1960". Hinge slightly sprung. | $ 45. |
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1414-21. American 14K Gold Small Box of circular form, the slip-on cover with loose green plastic ring held by bolted loop ; engraved mark of Cartier of New York NY, c.1920-1950. No mono. | 0.62" high, 1.12" diameter, 0.62" diameter of ring handle, 0.5 troy oz. gross. | $ 550. |
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1417-31. Antique Chinese Silver Tinder Box with skate form steel striker, the base and hinged cover engraved with engine turned decoration, gilt interior; marked [CU] for Cutshing of Canton, c.1840-1860. No mono. | 1.38" long, 1.25" wide, 0.31" thick, 0.62 troy oz. gross. | $ 350. |
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1467-46. Antique George III Silver Small Patch Box of rectangular book form with floral motif on the slip-on cover and base, the "spine" and "pages" engraved appropriately; marked only [IT] possibly for Joseph Taylor or one of the other Birmingham small workers, c.1790-1820. No mono. | 0.88" long, 0.69" wide, 0.19" thick, 0.15 troy oz. | $ 150. |
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1466-07. American Silver Arts & Crafts Box of circular reel form, the slightly domed slip-on cover with bolded threaded edge disk form finial; made at the Geddy workshop in Williamsburg VA and marked by Philip Thorp in 1983 in a form supposedly made for the U.S. State Department. | 2.25" high, 3.88" cover diameter, 8.1 troy oz. Purchased at the DeWitt Wallace Museum Shop in February 1994. Thorp trained with Bill DeMatteo and succeeded him briefly in 1983 before leaving Williamsburg. | $ 850. |
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1417-45. Chinese Silver Sewing Kit of cylindrical form with slip top, the cover and sides chased with floral and foliate decoration, holding a five section bobbin incorporating a needle holder; the base struck with an unidentified ideogram, c.1880-1930. No mono. | 4.38" high, 1.12" diameter, 2.4 troy oz. gross (including thread). There is a split to the seam where the top is attached to the cap. | $ 300. |
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1441-37. German Silver Box of oval form with ruffled base and cover rims, the slightly domed cover embossed with a view of a hunter and his dog pursuing a rabbit, the sides embossed with foliate scroll decoration; struck with three unidentified pseudo-hallmarks, c.1900-1935. | 1.5" high, 3.5" long, 2.88" wide, 3.3 troy oz. Engraved on base "MAH 1950". | $ 150. |
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1444-42. Antique Hungarian Silver Box of rectangular for, the sides formed as five narrow horizontal concave moldings, the flat hinged cover constructed of scroll filigree wirework; struck with an unidentified maker's mark at Budapeste, c.1872-1900. | 1.75" high, 3.62" long, 3.38" wide, 3.0 troy oz. Worn mono "LV". | $ 250. |
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1372-15. American Silver Card Case of curved rectangular form, angled hinged cover, the front and back stamped with foliate scroll decoration; made by the Webster Co. of North Attleboro MD, c.1900-1930. No mono. | 3.38" long, 1.88" wide, 0.25" thick, 1.2 troy oz. | $ 150. |
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1294-19. Antique American Silver Card Case of shaped rectangular form with hinged lid, the front and back engraved with engine-turned decoration; made by Albert Coles & Co. of New York NY. Engraved "M. J. Ferguson. May 28, 1859. J.S.F." | 3.62" high, 2.62" wide, 0.25" thick, 1.4 troy oz. | $ 350. |
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1483-26. Antique American Silver Card Case of rectangular form with hinged lid, the front engraved with engine-turned and freehand decoration with ancient warrior's head, the reverse similar with a leaf motif instead of the warrior; made by Albert Coles & Co. of New York NY, c.1860-1870. No mono. | 3.75" high, 2.5" wide, 0.25" thick, 2.0 troy oz. | $ 375. |
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1483-27. Antique American Silver Card Case of rectangular form with carrying chain, engraved with engine-turned decoration with reserve on front, the back similar without reserve; made by the Gorham Mfg. Co. of Providence RI, c.1860-1867. Engraved "M. H. Harlan." | 3.62" high, 2.5" wide, 0.25" thick, chain is 12.5" from end to tend, 2.0 troy oz. | $ 280. |
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1396-42. Antique American Silver Card Case of thin rectangular form with chain handle, the front engraved with foliate sticks, the back with a flowering plant (#17F); made by the Whiting Mfg. Co. of New York NY, c.1870-1890. Mono "SHL ". | 3.5" long, 2.38" wide, 0.25" thick, 1.5 troy oz. | $ 295. |
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1480-15. Italian Silver Cigarette Box of long thin plain rectangular form, the hinged lid applied with enameled armorial; marked by D. Pinci of Rome, c.1960-1970. No mono. | 7.88" long, 3.62" wide, 0.75" high, 10.6 troy oz. Some discoloration to cover. Provenance: Admiral Thomas H. Moorer. | $ 350. |
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1254-68. American Silver Presentation Cigarette Box of rectangular form with three section wood lining; made by the Schofield Co. of Baltimore MD. Engraved "LEADING TRAINER Laurel SPRING MEETING - 1954 LAUREL RACE COURSE" on the hinged cover. | 8.25" long, 4.38" wide, 1.4" high, 19.5 troy oz. without wood lining. | $ 350. |
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1480-16. Thai Silver Presentation Cigarette / Cigar Box of rectangular form with exotic wood-lined interior, the slightly domed hinged cover engraved with a ceremonial elephant within a circular reserve inside niello foliate decoration; marked with a trademark and "THAINAKON"?, 1971. | 8.62" long, 3.62" wide, 1.5" high, 16.7 troy oz. gross. An interior silver plaque is engraved "PRESENTED TO ADMIRAL THOMAS H. MOORER CHAIRMAN, JOINT CHIEF OF STAFF... 5 OCT. 71". | $ 450. |
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1480-17. Japanese Silver Presentation Cigarette / Cigar Box of rectangular form on four short bracket feet; the hinged top opening to display the presentation; marked only "STERLING 950". | 6.0" long, 3.25" wide, 1.5" high, 13.8 troy oz. Engraved inscription to "...Vice Admiral Thomas H. Moorer...1964". | $ 375. |
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1344-16. George IV Silver Cigarette Case of rectangular form with hinged line engraved cover and back, gilt interior; marked by Adie Bros. at Birmingham in 1923/24 and retailed by T. & J. Perry at 124 Regent St. W.1. (London?). Mono "EB". | 3.12" long, 2.75" wide, 0.38" thick, 3.3 troy oz. | $ 85. |
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1428-17. American Silver-mounted Leather Cigarette Case, the sewn rectangular leather bag with silver collar and hinged flat lid (#2867); made by R. Blackinton & Co. of North Attleboro MA, c.1900-1930. Mono "JFRJr". | 3.0" long, 2.38" wide, 1.12" thick. Made to hold cigarettes in their pack. | $ 75. |
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1418-02. George V Silver Cigarette Case with engine turned front and back, the interesting slide hinge negating the need for a separate opening mechanism; marked by Alfred Dunhill at Birmingham in 1921/22. Applied gold(?) mono "JP II". | 4.38" long, 3.25" wide, 0.38" thick, 5.4 troy oz. The gilt interior missing the elastic band. | $ 250. |
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1429-01. American Silver Cigarette Case of rectangular form, the covers with line engraved decoration, the interior gilt; marked by the unidentified "F&M", c.1920-1950. Mono "FWS". | 3.25" long, 3.0" wide, 0.25" thick, 2.5 troy oz. | $50. |
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1440-17. American Silver Cigar Case of plain cylindrical form with slip-on top to hold one cigar (#700); made by the Gorham Mfg. Co. of Providence RI in 1893. Engraved "R.F. Coffing." on side. | 4.25" long, 0.62" diameter, 0.6 troy oz. Some dings. | $ 75. |
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1429-02. American Silver Cigarette Case of plain rectangular form with book hinge and gilt interior (#B6434); made by the Gorham Mfg. Co. of Providence RI, c.1900-1940. Mono "FWS". | 3.5" long, 3.0" wide, 0.38" thick, 2.8 troy oz. Some edges of case a little rough. | $ 50. |
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1487-51. German Silver Small Cigarette Case of pillow form with art deco textured surface, blue stone button release, gilt interior; marked by Louis Kuppenheim at Pforzheim, c.1920-1930. No mono. | 3.5" long, 2.0" wide, 0.38" thick, 2.0 troy oz. | $ 125. |
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1487-48. Antique Alexander II Silver Cigarette Case of oblong form, the back with repetitive niello decoration, the hinged cover with a niello town scene featuring buildings, a bridge, and a boat all inside more of the repetitive decoration; marked by an unidentified silversmith at Moscow in 1863(?). No mono. | 4.5" long, 2.38" wide, 0.62" thick, 3.7 troy oz. Some scarring to the surface decoration from a rubber band. | $ 500. |
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1487-49. Antique Alexander III Silver Cigarette Case of oblong form, the back with repetitive niello decoration, the hinged cover bearing a neillo scene of three horses pulling a buggy with three men; marked by an unidentified silversmith at Moscow in 1882. No mono. | 4.25" long, 2.5" wide, 0.88" thick, 4.1 troy oz. The gilt interior missing its elastic bands. | $ 500. |
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1479-56. American Silver Cigar Case of shaped oblong hinged form designed to hold three cigars, gilt interior; marked sterling only, c.1890-1930. Vertical script mono "RLM". | 5.0" long, 2.25" wide, 0.75" thick, 2.0 troy oz. | $ 100. |
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1417-29. Antique Chinese Silvergilt Card Case of rectangular form with slip-on top, chased on the back with a scene from a play(?) and on the front with a repoussι dragon; marked [KW] possibly for Kwong Wa, c.1875-1915. No mono. | 3.12" long, 2.0" wide, 0.25" thick, 1.3 troy oz. Several small dings. | $ 400. |
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1487-53. Antique Chinese Silver Cigarette Case of shaped rectangular form , the bottom chased with battling warriors, the hinged cover chased with bamboo, the sides engraved with floral decoration; unmarked c.1890-1910. Script mono "HB" inside a reserve on the cover. | 3.25" long, 2.38" wide, 0.62" thick, 2.2 troy oz. Some dings, missing the elastic band in the interior. | $ 150. |
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1449-25. American Silver Compact of circular plain form with slightly domed hinged cover revealing a mirror when opened; made by R. Blackinton & Co. of North Attleboro MA, c.1940-1960. Mono "OCS". | 2.5" diameter, 0.5" thick. | $ 45. |
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1487-52. Italian Silver Large Compact of cartouche cross section, the hinged top, base and sides engraved allover with engine turned decoration, the interior fitted with a mirror, comb, lipstick case, and powder puff container; marked [39M] by an unknown manufacturer c.1950-1970. | 4.38" long, 3.38" wide, 1.0" thick, 11.0 oz gross. Contained in the original gilt edged cobalt blue gift box labeled by the jewelers Spritrer & Fuhrmann, located in New York NY and the Carribean. | $ 450. |
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1487-56. Silver & Enamel Compact, the hinged cover featuring roosting birds and opening to reveal a mirror, the cover, sides, and back decorated in blue enamel; marked sterling with a worn punch, 20th century. No mono. | 2.38" square, 0.38" thick, 1.8 troy oz. gross. Mirror silvering as is. | $ 75. |
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1446-27. Antique American Silver Dresser Jar of globular form with slightly domed mushroom form slip cover, chased allover with floral repoussι decoration (#51); made by the Baltimore Sterling Silver Co. (Stieff), c.1895-1905. Mono "MW". | 2.75" high, 3.25" wide, 3.6 troy oz. Surface wear to the chasing. | $ 575. |
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1484-42. American Silver-lidded Large Dresser Box of heart form, the glass sides engraved with vine decoration and fitted with a slightly domed slip-on silver cover (#K25); marked by the Barbour Silver Co. of Hartford CT, c.1900-1925. Mono "H.H.M." | 1.88" high, 6.38" long, 6.38" wide, 4.4 troy oz. | $ 200. |
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1471-43. Antique Victorian Silver Dresser Box of cylindrical form with ruffled foot and cover rims, the domed slip-on cover and body chased with grotesque and fantastical mask, floral, and scroll decoration; marked by William Comyns at London in 1896/97 and struck with the French import mark when retailed by Tiffany & Co. at their Paris shop. Mono "LMP". | 3.88" high, 3.88" diameter, 6.7 troy oz. | $ 800. |
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1430-49. Antique Victorian Silver Dresser Box of cylindrical form with hinged domed cover, the cover and front embossed with winged angel busts, gilt interior; marked by William Comyns at London in 1899/1900. Mono "AM". | 4.5" high, 2.0" diameter, 3.8 troy oz. Some dings and surface wear. | $ 140. |
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1417-26. American Silvergilt Hair Pin Box of oval form, the domed slip-on cover embossed with floral and scroll decoration (#268); made by Dominick & Haff of New York NY and retailed by the Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. of Philadelphia PA, c.1890-1915. No mono. | 1.0" high, 3.62" long, 1.0" wide, 1.4 troy oz. | $ 200. |
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1351-11. American Silver Large Dresser Jar of apple form with domed mushroom cover (#GGJ); made by the Gorham Mfg. Co. of Providence RI, c.1900-1930. Mono "DC". | 3.75" high, 5.5" width, 3.12" foot diameter, 10.9 troy oz. | $ 350. |
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1410-06. American Silver Dresser Jar of plain apple form, the flattened mushroom form cover with bead trim (#574); made by the International Silver Co. of Meriden CT, c.1895-1915. Engraved script "E from A". | 3.0" high, 3.25" wide, 3.4 troy oz. | $ 135. |
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1405-01. American Silver Dresser Jar of squashed globular form with domed cover (#86); made by the S. Kirk & Son Co. of Baltimore MD, c.1900-1910. Applied mono "HFG". | 2.75" high, 4" wide, 5.9 troy oz. | $ 250. |
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1427-14. American Silver Dresser Jar of shallow circular bombe form with mushroom style slip cover (#212); marked by S. Kirk & Son Inc. of Baltimore MD, c.1950-1975. Mono "KPG". | 1.75" high, 4.62" wide, 7.2 troy oz. | $ 175. |
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1486-15. Antique American Silver Dresser Jar of compressed baluster circular form, slightly domed slip-on cover and body chased with repoussι foliate scroll and floral decoration, gilt interior (#13164); marked by Tiffany & Co. of New York NY 1902-1907. No mono. | 2.62" high, 4.25" diameter, 7.8 troy oz. Some dings. | $ 660. |
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1407-23. Chinese Silver Dresser Jar of cylindrical form, the cover and sides chased with repoussι floral and bird decoration; marked by Tuck Chang & Co. of Shanghai, c.1890-1920. | 2.25" high, 3.75" diameter, 7.5 troy oz. Later plain plaque soldered over original mono. | $ 550. |
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1400-28. American Silver Dresser Jar of squat apple form with knob handle on the cover; made by the Warwick Sterling Co. of Providence RI, working 1913-1922. Mono "MBR". | 3" high, 3.88" wide, 3.7 troy oz. Some small dings. | $ 80. |
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1486-27. Antique Alexander II Silver Vesta Case of rectangular form, the hinged cover engraved with floral decoration and opening to display an engraved and hinged striking plate; marked by the unidentified [GN.] at Novgorod(?), c.1860-1880. Engraved mono "E.K." | 2.38" long, 1.5" wide, 0.62" thick, 2.2 troy oz. | $ 375. |
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1349-46. Antique American Silver Match Safe in 'Japonisme' style of oval cross section rectangular form with split bamboo style moldings, rough surface at base for striking matches; marked by the Whiting Mfg. Co. of New York NY, c.1870-1890. Oriental style mono "FRF". | 2.62" long, 1.12" wide, 0.38" thick, 0.8 troy oz. The hinged cover has split seams. | $ 85. |
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1480-40. Antique American Silver Match Safe of shaped rectangular form with hinged cover, the front and back engraved with foliate scroll decoration, ridged base for striking the matches; made by Wood & Hughes of New York NY, c.1860-1880. Mono "EAD". | 2.12" high, 1.12" wide, 0.25" deep, 0.45 troy oz. | $ 150. |
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1487-54. Antique Continental Silver Pill Box of book form with floral and foliate decorated "covers" and engraved "spine" and "pages" decoration; the hinged top with an attached ring; marked by the unidentified [TK] and struck with an unidentified town mark, a French Empire department stamp for small work used 1809-1819, and a Dutch mark used on foreign and other untaxed objects 1814-1831. No mono. | 1.62" high, 1.0" wide, 0.62" thick, 0.6 troy oz. | $ 250. |
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1415-11. Antique Chinese Silver Small Pill Box of shaped rectangular form with loose tray interior, the cover chased with a garden scene, the the two sides of the box and two of the four sides of the tray engraved with floral decoration; marked on the base with unidentified ideograms, c.1880-1915. No mono. | 1.62" square, 0.62" thick, 1.1 troy oz. Missing a small pivot pin. | $ 160. |
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1486-26. Antique William IV Silver Snuffbox of rectangular form with reeded sides and base, the hinged cover with applied cast foliate lip and engraved engine turned decorated border; marked by Francis Clark at Birmingham in 1835/36. | 0.62" high, 2.75" long, 1.5" deep, 1.9 troy oz. Engraved "CZD to MP" on the cover. | $ 450. |
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1486-29. Antique Dutch Silver Snuffbox of oblong octagonal form with applied molded rims, the hinged cover engraved with a mirrored mono "GCH" with a feathered or foliate crowned reserve; marked by the unidentified [LE] at Amsterdam in the 18th century. | 2.75" long, 1.88" wide, 0.62" thick, 1.9 troy oz. Also struck with a "halberd" duty mark used 1853-1927 on antique silver of Dutch origin. | $ 450. |
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1487-50. Antique French Silver Snuffbox of rectangular form, the base and slightly concave sides decorated with repetitive niello scaling, the hinged cover depicting a view of "SEBASTOPOL" with ships in the harbor, gilt interior; marked by the unidentified <AG>? at Paris and also struck with an unidentified import mark. No mono. | 3.25" long, 1.5" wide, 1.0" deep, 3.8 troy oz. Some dings and loss to the niello decoration. | $ 450. |
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1333-33. Antique Continental Silver Snuffbox of shaped oval form, the bulging hinged lid cover chased with a repoussι pastoral scene, the bombι sides chased with musical trophies and floral decoration, set with semi-precious stones; marked "G & S" for Greenberg & Sons (as foreign agents) and struck with the London import marks for 1901/02, also marked "930". No mono.; | 3.5" long, 3.0" wide, 1.62" thick, 3.6 troy oz. | $ 550. |
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1355-15. Antique Czechoslovakian Silver Snuffbox of typical rectangular form, the sides and bottom engraved with foliate scroll decoration, the hinged cover engraved with an unidentified town view including a clock tower; marked by the unknown (JH) at Prague in 1847. | 3.25" long, 2.0" wide, 0.62" thick, 2.7 troy oz. Worn surface, some dings, one corner with small hole, interior re-gilt. | $ 250. |
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1417-20. Antique French Silver Snuffbox of rectangular pillow form, the hinged cover and base engraved with engine-turned decoration; stuck with an unidentified <L?> with pigeon in tree(?) device mark, Paris c.1840-1870. Engraved "Pierre Aubert" on cover. | 2.88" long, 1.5" wide, 0.75" thick, 1.3 troy oz. | $ 280. |
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1487-55. Antique George III Silver Small Snuffbox of curved plain oblong form, gilt interior; marked [JL] for Lawrence & Co. at Birmingham in 1813/14. No mono. | 2.12" long, 1.12" wide, 0.38" thick, 0.5 troy oz. Some dings and the interior flange of the cover has a later small notch in it. | $ 175. |
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1382-33. Antique Austrian Silver Cigarette Case of shaped rectangular hinged form, the cover decorated with ivy surrounding an oval reserve with niello background, the back similarly decorated; marked by the the unidentified [M&S] at Vienna c.1875-1900. | 3.62" long, 2.0" wide, 0.88" thick, 2.8 troy oz. Mono erased, surface wear, missing interior elastic straps. | $ 175. |
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1480-39. Antique Edward VII Silver Snuffbox of shaped and curved rectangular form with hinged flush cover; overstruck marked by Walker & Hall at Chester in 1901/02. Mono "SSD". | 3.75" long, 2.75" wide, 0.62" thick, 3.0 troy oz.. Some dings. | $ 75. |
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1486-24. Antique American Silver Snuffbox of shaped rectangular form with hinged plain top above a bombι milled foliate band on the sides; made by Andrew E. Warner of Baltimore MD, c.1830-1840. | 0.62" high, 2.75" long, 1.75" deep, 2.4 troy oz. Mono "TBS". | $ 2,500. |
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1415-03. Antique Chinese Silver Snuffbox of rectangular form with chased floral decorated convex sides, the double walled base chased with floral and butterfly decoration, the the double walled cover chased with grape and fox(?) decoration, gilt interior; marked with an unidentified ideogram, c.1860-1910. Mono "R.B." | 0.5" high, 2.62" long, 1.75" deep, 2.3 troy oz. Hinge sprung. | $ 300. |
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1486-28. Antique Russian Silver Snuffbox of book form, the hinged cover with niello architectural decoration, the back with niello floral decoration, the spine with niello checkerboard decoration , the other three sides engraved as page edges, pushbutton clasp; unmarked c.1830-1870. No mono. | 2.62" long, 1.75" wide, o.62" thick, 1.8 troy oz. Back cover with partially opened seam. | $ 280. |
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1472-27. Antique American Silver Tea Caddy of cylindrical form with molded rim foot, the mushroom form slip-top cover with bead rim, allover acid matte surface (#4685); made by the Whiting Mfg. Co. of New York NY, c.1880-1910. Nice foliate mono "BJS" on cover. | 3.38" high, 2.5" diameter, 4.3 troy oz. Some dings. | $ 180. |
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1430-31. Austrian Silver Sugar Casket of bulbous form on four cast floral legs, the body and cover chased with art nouveau decoration; marked at Vienna c.1890-1915 No mono. | 5.25" high, 5.5" long, 4.5" wide, 15.1 troy oz. Some dings to body. | $ 750. |
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1336-27. Antique George III Vinaigrette of box form, the hinged cover engraved with pricked and line engraving, the grill has been removed from the gilt interior; marked by Matthew Linwood at Birmingham in 1809/10. | 0.38" high, 1.12" long, 0.88" wide, 0.4 troy oz. Grill and hinge have been removed to create a pill box. | $ 125. |
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1227-05. Antique Austrian Silver Vinaigrette of plain box form with hinged cover opening to display a hinged grill; marked by the unidentified (IS) or (SI) at Vienna in 1818(?). No mono. | 0.5" high, 1.25" long, 1.0" wide, 1.0 troy oz. Grill worn with scratched surface. | $ 200. |
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Last updated 6 February 2008
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