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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Medical & Optical
Lot 469

ANTIQUE NIAGARA FALLS SOUVENIR STANHOPE JEWELRY AND ARTICLES, LOT OF TEN

Estimate: $100 - $200
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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

ANTIQUE NIAGARA FALLS SOUVENIR STANHOPE JEWELRY AND ARTICLES, LOT OF TEN, each with a stanhope of the Niagara Falls, comprising a carved bone monocular, a pair of carved bone binoculars with "Niagara" and "Falls" writing to exterior, and eight satin spar barrels consisting of one hatpin, one stick pin, two pocket watch chains with fobs, a brooch, two charms/pendants, and one finial possibly from a stick/hatpin. Together with a charm/pendant featuring a satin spar barrel with stanhope that has losses to image. 11 pieces total. Late 19th/first quarter 20th century. Hatpin 8 5/8" LOA.

Condition

Most good to very good overall condition with minor to moderate wear, surface scratches, and other imperfections including surface abrasions, nicks, one or more flakes, losses/worn spots to metal finishes, and/or wear to images; binoculars with a few spots of loss to writing, each side with a chip to eye cup.

From the private collection of John and Val Tull, York, PA.