Day 3: Fine Art & Decorative Works
Sat, Jul 18, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jul 19, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 840
Portuguese Silver Toothpick Holder
Estimate: $400 - $800
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 |
early 19th century, rests on footed tray with rails, slotted compartment, smaller openwork basket, articulated clusters of grapes and vines with spade-shaped devices, on which rests a pierced pear, upon which rests a bird, marks for Lisbon, Portugal, .833 fine, most pieces with matching marks, 6-1/2 in. minor repair to foot, light wear to silver, feet bent, otherwise good condition. Notes: Consignor Note: Sotheby's, Launert and other authorities have identified similar silver pieces of this oeuvre as being a Spice Container, Spice Box, Besamin Box or Smelling Box; Provenance: Creech Collection, North Carolina
Condition
minor repair to foot, light wear to silver, feet bent, otherwise good condition
