Lot Details
Lot 1018
Group of Four Silver Card Cases
Comprising one marked Edward Smith, Birmingham, 1856, shaped rectangular engraved with trailing foliage, height 4 inches (10 cm); one marked William Neale Ltd., Birmingham, 1924, rectangular with chequerboard pattern, height 4 inches (10 cm); one marked Gorham Mfg. Co., rectangular with scrolls on engine turned ground, height 3 1/2 inches (9 cm); the last unmarked ribbed example with cartouche on engine turned ground, height 3 1/2 inches (8.5 cm); Together with a Silver Aide Memoire. Total approximately 9 ounces, weighable.
Provenance:
Edward Smith example, J.H. Bourdon-Smith Ltd., London, May 1983
The Joseph and Miriam Poser Collection
C Estate of Miriam S. Poser
Additional Notes & Condition Report
William Neale Ltd., Birmingham, 1924 - good condition overall; clearly hallmarked; good detail to decoration; good heavy gauge
Gorham Mfg. Co. - good condition overall; clearly hallmarked; good detail to decoration; engraved "Skiff"
Unmarked example with ribs - good condition overall; engraved "M.A. Brayley"
Aide memoire - unmarked; small pin point dents; cabachon thumbpiece slightly loose
279.9 grams
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