DuMouchelles
Live Auction

May 2024: Day One

Thu, May 16, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 117

French Enameled Metal Hinged Boxes, Snuff Bottle & Pill Box, Ca. 1920, H 3.25" Dia. 2" 4 pcs

Estimate: $200 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
The lot includes two hinged egg form boxes (H 3.25" x DIA 2") and one snuff bottle (H 5.5" x W 2.5" x D 1.25") with hand-painted decoration and raised gilding and one silver plated egg form pill box (H 1.75" x DIA 1") with a twisting close. The egg form hinged boxes and snuff bottle are English, dating to circa 1920. Signatures not seen. Provenance: Property inherited by descent, Harrisville, Michigan.

Condition

The snuff bottle has losses and associated conservation efforts to the side edges. The pill box has losses to the silver from grip wear and handling. Otherwise, no losses or notable demerits were observed. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.
Property inherited by descent, Harrisville, Michigan.