Lot Details
Lot 305
Two Continental Silver Sugar Boxes
Second half 18th century, probably German or Austrian
Each oval with domed cover engraved with heraldic arms, one with lobed body and cover. Length of larger 5 1/2 inches (13.9 cm.), total approximately 18 ounces.
C The Estate of Henry Hives
Estimate: $700 - $1,000
Sold for $1,062 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Lobed - apparently unmarked; good condition overall with light surface marking as expected from normal use; the cover engraved with arms and dated 1750 with initial NG
Plain - apparently unmarked; with light surface marking and minor bruising as expected from normal use; the body engraved initials KG; the cover engraved heraldic arms and dated 1775
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Plain - apparently unmarked; with light surface marking and minor bruising as expected from normal use; the body engraved initials KG; the cover engraved heraldic arms and dated 1775
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