Lot Details
Lot 1047
Four Sterling Silver Aesthetic Movement Vesta/ Matchsafes
Various makers, late 19th/ early 20th century
Comprising one marked Gorham Mfg. Co., rectangular with orchid in relief to each side, height 2 5/8 inches (6.5 cm); one marked Mauser, rectangular with trailing ribbon and flower to each side, height 2 1/4 inches (5.5 cm); another marked William Francis Garund, London, 1889, rectangular with birds and bamboo, height 1 /34 inches (4.5 cm); and the last marked Sampson Mordan & Co., London, 1886, rectangular with Japanesque design, height 1 1/2 inches 94 cm); Together with a Silver Plated Example, marked Elkington & Co., rectangular with flowers and dragonfly in relief, height 1 3/4 inches (4.5 cm), total approximately 61.7 dwt, weighable.
Provenance:
Gorham example, Richard H. Jenkins, Canton, CT, October 1988
The Joseph and Miriam Poser Collection
C Estate of Miriam S. Poser
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Mauser - good condition overall; clearly hallmarked; hinge good and tight; fine surface marking from use; cover corner with small bruise
William Francis Garund - good condition overall; clearly hallmarked; good detail to decoration
Sampson Mordan - good condition overall; clearly hallmarked; good detail to decoration; hinge good and tight; the reverse medallion blank, but not showing sign of erasure
Elkington & Co. - good condition overall; clearly hallmarked; good detail to decoration; cover good and tight
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