Sale 91: The December Sale

Lot 1011

Silver Box, H. Matthews (Birmingham) 1912, sterling stamp box and perpetual calendar combination (165x56mm), on flared base, stamp box at left with blue inset enamel "Stamps" in script ion lid, hinged front opening with three curved compartments, gold wash interior, calendar at right with scrolling wheel at right to change day, bracket at base with six double sided month cards, very rare.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $550

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Lot 1012

Silver Box, sterling stamp box, inkwell, nibbed perf wipe, pen and letter rest combination (139x49mm), top letter rest frame incorporating pen rest in front, front pull out drawer with single gold wash ramped stamp compartment, nibbed perf wipe brush and inkwell with spring hinged lid opens when drawer knob is turned, marked "London 1902", rare.
Estimate    $600 - 800.

Realized: $525

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Lot 1013

Silver Box, sterling stamp box and moistener combination (102x102mm), circular box form with intricate engine turned pattern with raised floral scrolling, top hinged lid, six sloped gold wash compartments surrounding a central circular compartment for moistening sponge, French (marked L.D), very rare.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $625

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Lot 1014

Silver Box, S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd. (Birmingham) 1905, sterling stamp box and rocker blotter combination (137x65mm), knob handle with hinged lid single curved gold wash stamp compartment at one side and window inset on other displaying stamp, engraved "Dec 7th, 1911" on knob, a lovely item.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $450

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Lot 1015

Silver Box, Deakin & Francis (Birmingham) 1898, sterling stamp box (82x40mm), inset windowed lid displaying three Great Britain stamps, flared base, spring hinged front opening top, three gold wash ramped compartments, scarce.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

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Lot 1016

Silver Box, George W. Shiebler & Co. (New York, N.Y.), sterling stamp box (115x54mm), allover pierced floral design with flared feet, hinged front opening lid, four sloped compartments, marked sterling, very scarce.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $280

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Lot 1017

Silver Box, George Betjeman & Sons (London) 1923, sterling stamp box and inkwell combination (75x106mm), plain desktop style, front hinged pull down curved lid with three pocket style compartments on reverse of lid, additional wood inlay curved compartment inside, curved pen rest behind lid, top with balled hinged lid opening to inkwell, choice.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $350

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Lot 1018

Silver Box, sterling ladies compact box (80x 35mm), fine enamel hand painted lady and peacock scene on front and light blue guilloche enamel sides, dual front opening lids and gold wash interior revealing two mirrors on inside of lids, lipstick and holder, powder dispenser and powder applicator.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

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Lot 1019

Silver Box, Walker & Hall (Sheffield) 1904, sterling stamp box (26x36mm), coal scuttle form, sloping front windowed lid displaying stamp, hinged front opening and single compartment, an unusual design.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $230

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Lot 1020

Silver Box, George W. Shiebler & Co. (New York, N.Y.), sterling stamp box (95x54mm), floral pierced lid and sides on wide flat base with balled feet, hinged front opening lid and three sloped compartments, gold wash interior, marked sterling.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $200

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