Four miniature sterling silver and metal boxes
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Mid-19th/20th Century
Two stamped for sterling
Comprising a late-19th century German Hanau silver snuffbox in 18th century French style with floral motifs and a central medallion containing a bird and a cannon crossed with a scroll, stamped for J. Kurz & Co. (.625" H x 2.875" W x 1.5" D); A wood-lined sterling silver box with carved abalone floral decorations to lid with inscribed Chinese character in lower right corner, stamped: Sterling / 950/ K (1.375" H x 3.625" W x 2.375" D); A round sterling silver box with applied brass scrollwork and marcasite, stamped: Sterling / 463 (2" H x 2" Dia.); A rectangular metal box with scalloped ends, multi-colored enamel detailing, and floral motifs, engraved: M. Kella / from his Affectionate son / Louis / Sep. 25th 1853 (.75" H x 3.375" W x 1.875" D), 4 pieces
Weight of items marked for silver: 8.355 oz. troy approximately
Two stamped for sterling
Comprising a late-19th century German Hanau silver snuffbox in 18th century French style with floral motifs and a central medallion containing a bird and a cannon crossed with a scroll, stamped for J. Kurz & Co. (.625" H x 2.875" W x 1.5" D); A wood-lined sterling silver box with carved abalone floral decorations to lid with inscribed Chinese character in lower right corner, stamped: Sterling / 950/ K (1.375" H x 3.625" W x 2.375" D); A round sterling silver box with applied brass scrollwork and marcasite, stamped: Sterling / 463 (2" H x 2" Dia.); A rectangular metal box with scalloped ends, multi-colored enamel detailing, and floral motifs, engraved: M. Kella / from his Affectionate son / Louis / Sep. 25th 1853 (.75" H x 3.375" W x 1.875" D), 4 pieces
Weight of items marked for silver: 8.355 oz. troy approximately
Condition
Overall good condition with tarnishing and light scratches commensurate with age. Minor dents to round box and minor wear of enameling on enamel box. Enamel box engraved as stated.
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Four miniature sterling silver and metal boxes
Estimate $500 - $700
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