Lot Details
Lot 1016
Three English Sterling Silver Card Cases
Various makers, 1827-1900
Comprising a George IV example marked George Bower, Birmingham, 1827, rectangular with engraved flowers centering medallions, height 2 3/4 inches (7 cm); one marked Saunders & Shepherd, London, 1895, rectangular with a garter against engine turned ground opening to a hidden photo frame, height 3 1/4 inches (8 cm); and another marked Sampson Mordan & Co., London, 1900, rectangular with overall foliate scrolls, with patented spring hinged cover, height 3 3/8 inches (8.5 cm); Together with an Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Notebook Cover. Total approximately 5 ounces.
The Joseph and Miriam Poser Collection
C Estate of Miriam S. Poser
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Engine turned with photo frame - Saunders & Shepherd, London, 1895 - clearly hallmarked; the cover with blank garter, not showing evidence of erasure; the interior requires a good cleaning; possibly lacking glass over the portrait frame
Floral engraved - George Bower, Birmingham, 1827 - generally good condition; rubbing to hallmarks, especially to maker's mark; good detail to engraving; medallion engraved ""AFH to WE"; slight crease showing through floral center; dents to edges; the top corner of cover slightly impacted
Enamel notebook - William Hair Haseler, Birmingham, 1905 - good condition overall; clearly hallmarked; enamel appears good
155.5 grams
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