STAIR
Live Auction

Thursday Morning at Stair

Thu, Dec 15, 2022 11:00AM EST
Lot 251

Group of Seven Snuff Boxes

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Comprising:

An English silver box, marked Birmingham

Tiffany & Co. book form box, marked 'Sterling'

A papier mache circular box, unmarked

A porcelain box decorated with classical beauties, unmarked

An enameled box with birds, unmarked

An enameled box with a pair of male figures, unmarked

An enameled box with a castle, unmarked 

Together with an enameled porcelain armorial snuff bottle 

The largest 3 1/4 in. diam., 3.4 oz. approx. weighable.

Condition

Minor wear overall. Losses to the surfaces, more extensive to the papier mache and porcelain boxes. The bird and castle enameled boxes with restoration. The male figure box does not close completely. Otherwise in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.Â