13th Nov, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2061
 

2061

An American Silver Scent-Bottle and an American Silver Scent or Casting-Bottle, The First by Gorham Manufacturing Company Providence, Rhode Island, Late 19th Century, The Second by The Whiting Manufacturing Company, Providence Rhode Island, Late 19th Century, the first tapering, with matted finish and engraved on each side with initials, with screw-cap and suspension loop, the second in the form of a seed pod, the screw cap with pierced holes and engraved with initials, 9.5cm high and smaller, total weight 1oz 11dwt, 48gr (2)

Sold for £140
Estimated at £150 - £250


 

The Gorham Example: marked on base with Gorham mark. Further stamped 'Sterling' and numbered '239'. The marks are generally clear. One side is engraved with initials and the other dated '1892'. There is a small repair to the shoulder on one side.

The Whiting Example: Marked on rim with Whiting mark. Further stamped 'Sterling' and numbered '1581' and 'Pat 1873'. There are some minor surface scratches and wear, consistent with age and use.

 


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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 13th Nov, 2021

Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sales are held three times a year, coinciding with the Fine Sales. They offer the top tier of consignments, focusing on important diamonds, fine period and designer jewellery, the most desirable vintage and modern luxury watches by top makers and fine pieces of period silver.

Entries are invited for forthcoming sales.

 

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