Various Makers, Collection of boxes
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Various Makers
Collection of pill or jewelry boxes
sterling silver, parcel-gilt silver, silver, porcelain
1.125 h x 3.5 w x 3 d in (3 x 9 x 8 cm)
1.125 h x 3.375 w x 2.375 d in (3 x 9 x 6 cm)
0.625 h x 2.675 w x 1.5 d in (2 x 7 x 4 cm)
The Neresheimer example was retailed by Berthold Muller of London.
Collection is comprised of a silver example with ornate repousse work and porcelain plaque signed and titled 'Le Conteur Pater' by B. Neresheimer & Sohne of Hanau (c. 1895), a sterling silver example by Wood & Hughes with engraved monogram and date 'GH 1898' and fine floral decoration, and a George III Irish silver snuff box with repousse and engraved floral decoration attributed to John Teare of Dublin. Impressed manufacturer's mark to lid interior of one example 'BM'. Impressed manufacturer's mark to lid of one example 'TEARE' with Irish hallmarks. Impressed manufacturer's mark and touchmarks to smallest example 'W&H 12 Sterling'.
Provenance: Important Private Collection, Highland Park, IL
This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Collection of pill or jewelry boxes
sterling silver, parcel-gilt silver, silver, porcelain
1.125 h x 3.5 w x 3 d in (3 x 9 x 8 cm)
1.125 h x 3.375 w x 2.375 d in (3 x 9 x 6 cm)
0.625 h x 2.675 w x 1.5 d in (2 x 7 x 4 cm)
The Neresheimer example was retailed by Berthold Muller of London.
Collection is comprised of a silver example with ornate repousse work and porcelain plaque signed and titled 'Le Conteur Pater' by B. Neresheimer & Sohne of Hanau (c. 1895), a sterling silver example by Wood & Hughes with engraved monogram and date 'GH 1898' and fine floral decoration, and a George III Irish silver snuff box with repousse and engraved floral decoration attributed to John Teare of Dublin. Impressed manufacturer's mark to lid interior of one example 'BM'. Impressed manufacturer's mark to lid of one example 'TEARE' with Irish hallmarks. Impressed manufacturer's mark and touchmarks to smallest example 'W&H 12 Sterling'.
Provenance: Important Private Collection, Highland Park, IL
This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Condition
Overall very good condition. One lidded box with several small impressions to underside. 10.52 ozt (gross weight).
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Various Makers, Collection of boxes
Estimate $300 - $500
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