DuMouchelles
Live Auction

Decorative Arts, Fine Furniture & Antiques

Fri, Jan 13, 2017 06:30PM EST - Sat, Jan 14, 2017 06:30PM EST
Lot 364

GROUP OF SILVER AND BASE METAL POCKET ACCESSORIES

Estimate: $50 - $100

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
GROUP OF SILVER AND BASE METAL POCKET ACCESSORIES, 3 PIECES, W TO 2 3/4":Comprising: (1) Fratelli Coppini .800 silver pill box with repousse figural scene to top and a molded scrolled foliate band to sides, stamped with maker's marks and .800 to bottom, 1.41 troy ounces; (1) base metal rounded rectangular box with a hinged top having repousse scrolled floral and foliate motif throughout, center depicting winged figure holding blazing heart (possibly Cupid), bottom with engraved pair of birds centered by a tree, and having gold washed interior, "HAD I" hand engraved to center on bottom, and "ADI" hand engraved to lip of bottom; and (1) base metal silver box of ovoid shape, having a repousse floral motif to center, and a repousse banded foliate motif to sides, unmarked.

Condition

With minor nicks, surface scratches, and dents to all consistent with use and age. The "Cupid box" with deposits of adhesive grime to bottom. The Coppini box with a small deposit of what appears to be red paint to a minute portion of the side and bottom. All with wear to interiors.