Sale 5686
London
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31 October 1996
Price realised
GBP 3,450
Estimate
A small casket Designed by Alexander Fisher, circa 1900 Tall 'roof' cover applied with riveted strapwork and finely chased ivy leaves, the rim decorated with moonstone cabochons and tiny salamanders, elaborate clasp pierced and chased in the form of twin tree trunks with castellations above 6in. (15.2cm.) wide; 5½in. (14cm.) high; 3 5/8in. (9.2cm.) deep
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Cf: Alex Koch, Schmuck und Edelmetalarbeiten, 1902, p. 62, silver casket of virtually identical design illustrated. See also: The Studio, Vol. XXXV, 1905, p.60.
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