Silver, Glass

June 16, 2010

LOT 249

Lot 249

Victorian Silver Parcel-Gilt ‘Castle-Top’ Card Case, Wheeler & Cronin, Birmingham, 1845

Victorian Silver Parcel-Gilt ‘Castle-Top’ Card Case, Wheeler & Cronin, Birmingham, 1845
Lot 249 Details
Victorian Silver Parcel-Gilt ‘Castle-Top’ Card Case, Wheeler & Cronin, Birmingham, 1845

with a view of St. Paul’s cathedral, in a fitted case
4" x 2.9" — 10.2 x 7.3 cm.
2.4 oz. — 76 grams

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $3,120
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Victorian Silver Parcel-Gilt ‘Castle-Top’ Card Case, Wheeler & Cronin, Birmingham, 1845
  • Victorian Silver Parcel-Gilt ‘Castle-Top’ Card Case, Wheeler & Cronin, Birmingham, 1845

CONDITION DETAILS

In very good condition; good marks at inner flange of rim; small cartouche on reverse engraved “FROM / A husband to his / beloved Wife on / the 6th anniversary / of her Wedding day / March 24th 1846” and on the top edge “Anne Browne”

LOT 249
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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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