Decorative Arts & Design

September 2530, 2021
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LOT 270

Lot 270

Victorian Silver Snuff Box, Six English Silver Coffee Spoons, a Bread Knife and Silver Plated Serving Tongs, 19th/20th century

Victorian Silver Snuff Box, Six English Silver Coffee Spoons, a Bread Knife and Silver Plated Serving Tongs, 19th/20th century
Lot 270 Details
Victorian Silver Snuff Box, Six English Silver Coffee Spoons, a Bread Knife and Silver Plated Serving Tongs, 19th/20th century

knife length 12.5 in — 31.8 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $156
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

The snuff box engraved Mdme. O. Belanger on the cartouche and dated 1862, and the spoons engraved with an initial; the rim of the cover on the box is slightly bent one side and the interior has been poorly re-gilt; otherwise substantially in good condition; all well marked, though the marks on both sides of the box are partly obscured; the spoons and knofe in fitted cases

LOT 270
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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