ENGLISH AND OTHER FIGURAL PIG STERLING SILVER MATCH SAFES AND PINCUSHION, LOT OF THREE, comprising
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ENGLISH AND OTHER FIGURAL PIG STERLING SILVER MATCH SAFES AND PINCUSHION, LOT OF THREE, comprising two pig-form match safes with hinged heads as lids and strikers to bellies consisting of a larger example by David A. Bowles of London with 1988 date mark and a smaller example by CME Jewellery Ltd. of Birmingham without date mark, and a miniature pincushion with a pig-form base by unidentified maker. Each marked with sterling fineness, match safes with maker's marks and additional hallmarks. Total weight including non-silver components: 2.995 ozt. Fourth quarter 20th/early 21st century. Largest match safe 1 1/4" HOA, 2 1/2" LOA.
From the Ann Connor C. Jones collection, Winston-Salem, NC.
Condition
Very good to excellent overall condition with minor wear, surface scratches, and nicks.
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