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October 16, 2025: Fine & Decorative Arts - Day One

Thu, Oct 16, 2025 09:00AM EDT
  2025-10-16 09:00:00 2025-10-16 09:00:00 America/New_York Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates : October 16, 2025: Fine & Decorative Arts - Day One https://live.jeffreysevans.com/auctions/jeffrey-evans/october-16-2025-fine-decorative-arts---day-one-20341
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  • Silver - Other
Lot 363

ASSORTED STERLING SILVER AND OTHER ARTICLES, LOT OF NINE

Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$50

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

ASSORTED STERLING SILVER AND OTHER ARTICLES, LOT OF NINE, comprising four marked sterling pieces consisting of a minaudiere by Watrous Mfg. Co. of Wallingford, CT having engraved "ECJ" initials, a round compact or other article on chain with finger ring featuring engraved top including "EJC" initials, a cigarette case by Pryor Mfg. Co. of Newark, NJ (active 1909-c.1915), and a napkin ring by Charles M. Robbins Co. / The Robbins Co. of Attleboro, MA (1892-2007) having enameled orange decoration to one side and engraved "A" initial to the other; and remainder being unmarked silver / silver-plated articles featuring an engraved-decorated lipstick compact, a Swiss-made Dunhill Rollalite lighter, a small perfume with amethyst or glass cabochon to cap, and two figural salt / pepper shakers of a chick with Chinese marks to base and an unmarked bear. Four pieces marked for sterling fineness, some pieces with maker's marks. Total weight of four sterling pieces including non-silver components: 6.645 ozt. Late 19th/20th century. Minaudiere 3 3/8" x 2 1/2" case, 6" strap drop.

Condition

Fair to very good overall condition with minor to moderate wear, surface scratches, and other imperfections including nicks, bending, one or more dents, worn spots to decoration, etc.; minaudiere not currently closing and latching properly, probably lacking one or two components to interior; perfume with cap currently frozen; chick shaker with damage to top of head at holes. Lighter untested and in unknown working condition (see Catalogue Guarantee).

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