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PROPERTY FROM A MASSACHUSETTS PRIVATE COLLECTION
A PAIR OF SILVER TROMPE L'OEIL MATCH HOLDERS
MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, ST. PETERSBURG, 1904-1908
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A PAIR OF SILVER TROMPE L'OEIL MATCH HOLDERS
MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, ST. PETERSBURG, 1904-1908
Each shaped as three stacked rectangular matchboxes, on a raised circular base, the body and hinged cover chased and engraved to simulate matchboxes, surmounted by a chased flaming match, the hinged cover opening to reveal an integral well for matches, marked under bases, also with French import marks
2¾ in. (7 cm.) high
9.9 oz. (280.6 gr.) (2)
MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, ST. PETERSBURG, 1904-1908
Each shaped as three stacked rectangular matchboxes, on a raised circular base, the body and hinged cover chased and engraved to simulate matchboxes, surmounted by a chased flaming match, the hinged cover opening to reveal an integral well for matches, marked under bases, also with French import marks
2¾ in. (7 cm.) high
9.9 oz. (280.6 gr.) (2)
Provenance
Acquired by the father of the present owner in 1930-1950.
Brought to you by
Mark Moehrke