Lot Details
Lot 318
Two Continental Silver Caskets
Late 19th/ early 20th century
Each rectangular form, the first chased with peasant scenes, the second chased with floral panels with cupid finial. Length of larger 5 1/2 inches (14 cm.), total approximately 26 ounces.
C The Estate of Henry Hives
Estimate: $500 - $700
Sold for $1,062 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Generally good condition overall
First chased with peasant scenes - gilt interior; light wear to decoration; underside with 800 and crown and Austrian import mark for 1901 to 1922
Second with cupid finial - gilt interior; lacking key; small losses to pendants of apron at base; traces of maker's mark to interior rim of base
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First chased with peasant scenes - gilt interior; light wear to decoration; underside with 800 and crown and Austrian import mark for 1901 to 1922
Second with cupid finial - gilt interior; lacking key; small losses to pendants of apron at base; traces of maker's mark to interior rim of base
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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