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Thu, Sep 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 162

Collection 64 Enameled Matchboxes, Jar, and Dish

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Chinese, 20th century, brass frames with multicolored enamel decoration, including floral, animal, and geometric designs, two examples with inset carved hardstone plaques, most approximately 2-3/8 x 1-1/2 x 3/4 in., four miniature examples 1-3/4 x 1-1/8 x 5/8 in.; together with cylindrical lidded jar and matching dish, enamel blue ground with floral decoration, 3-1/8 x 2-1/2 in. diameter and 3-5/8 in. diameter

Provenance: The Ann and Joel Finn Collection

Condition

surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered areas of pitting and losses to enamel, brass with surface scratches and bumps, areas of tarnish and discoloration

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