Lot Details
Lot 1051
Three Asian Silver Vesta/ Matchsafes
Various makers, late 19th/early 20th century
Comprising a Chinese Export example, with dragon and flowering prunis in relief, height 1 7/8 inches (4.6 cm); an Indian Colonial example, shaped rectangular with figures in relief, height 2 inches (5 cm); a Japanese example marked Kuyeda, engraved with bamboo, height 2 3/4 inches (4.5 cm); Together with an American Sterling Silver Match Safe, decorated with a dragon in relief, height 2 3/4 inches (7 cm), total approximately 69.9 dwt.
Provenance:
Japanese example, Richard H. Jenkins, Canton, CT, November 1980
American example, Richard H. Jenkins, Canton, CT, February 1986
The Joseph and Miriam Poser Collection
C Estate of Miriam S. Poser
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Indian Colonial - good condition overall; apparently unmarked; good detail to decoration; hinge good and tight
Japanese - good condition overall; clearly hallmarked; good detail to decoration; cover is removable
American - marked Carter, Gough & Co.; good condition overall; the cover with monogram "JAH"; good detail to decoration; cover good and tight
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