Emporium Auction
Fri, Jul 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 277
Seven Silver Mounted Shell Trinket Boxes
Estimate: $200 - $400
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 |
Continental, probably Italian, 20th century, various shells mounted in silver frame boxes, most marked "A.N." on base, 1 x 1-1/4 x 1-5/8 in. to 1 x 4-1/2 x 4-1/8 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North CarolinaNote:This collection represents items assembled during the 1970s and 80s after the consignor was given two pieces by Diana Vreeland, French-American fashion columnist and editor, as a personal gift.
Condition
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches and bumps, some small areas of tarnish/discoloration, some shells slightly loose in frames; one shell not secure in frame
