American and English
Collection of four match safes / vestas


c. 1900
sterling silver, silver, enamel
largest: 2.75 h x 1.75 w x .5 d in (7 x 4 x 1 cm)
smallest: 2.375 h x 1.375 w x .375 d in (6 x 3 x 1 cm)

Collection is comprised of three Art Nouveau repousse examples including one by William B. Kerr & Co. of Newark (two with female figures surrounded by flowers and one with holly motif), and an enameled calling card example by Henry Charles Freeman of London. Impressed manufacturer's mark to each Art Nouveau example 'Sterling' and 'Sterling 1317' with engraved monogram or inscription 'JJP', 'From Father to James Christmas 1904', and 'WW'. Impressed maker's mark to enameled example 'H.C.F.' with English hallmarks. 3.70 ozt. (gross weight)

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Good condition. Light surface scratches typical of age, use and polishing. Minor tarnishing to interiors. Smaller art nouveau example is somewhat compressed in its midsection and the larger example with an inscription shows small dents to its midsection and lid.