Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

Fine & Decorative Arts - Day One

Fri, Oct 14, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1370

AMERICAN STERLING SILVER BOXES, LOT OF TWO,

Estimate: $100 - $150
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
AMERICAN STERLING SILVER BOXES, LOT OF TWO, comprising a cigar/cigarette box by Smith & Smith of Attleboro, MA featuring an applied gold-toned star-type element to top with a prong setting holding a carved stone cameo and interior base with wood lining, and a card box by J.F. Fradley & Co. of New York City, NY with engraved linear pattern to front side and "E.M.D." initials to top. Each with "STERLING" and maker's marks. Total weight including non-sterling components: 11.175 ozt. First half 20th century. Cigarette box 4" x 3 1/4" OA, 2" HOA.
Provenance: Property of a Virginia gentleman.

Condition

Good to very good overall condition with some wear and surface scratches, other imperfections including dents and nicks; cigarette box with a crack/hairline to cameo, possibly as made/naturally occurring; card box possibly missing a ribbon or attachment.