Sterling Silver Fish & 2 Tortoiseshell Cases
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Group of three objects including:
One sterling silver articulated fish with green cabochon eyes. Stamped 925 and with a maker's mark along the tail.
One tortoiseshell case with a slight curve. With a name plate engraved with "P. Bank."
One tortoiseshell case painted with a scene of Washington, D.C.
Provenance: Property from the distinguished collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
(Fish) Height: 3 1/2 in x width: 2 in x depth: 9 1/4 in. Weight: 2.0 Troy oz. (Painted Case) Height: 1/2 in x width: 2 3/4 in x depth: 3 3/4 in. (Engraved Case) Height: 1/2 in x width: 1 3/4 in x depth: 2 3/4 in.
One sterling silver articulated fish with green cabochon eyes. Stamped 925 and with a maker's mark along the tail.
One tortoiseshell case with a slight curve. With a name plate engraved with "P. Bank."
One tortoiseshell case painted with a scene of Washington, D.C.
Provenance: Property from the distinguished collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
(Fish) Height: 3 1/2 in x width: 2 in x depth: 9 1/4 in. Weight: 2.0 Troy oz. (Painted Case) Height: 1/2 in x width: 2 3/4 in x depth: 3 3/4 in. (Engraved Case) Height: 1/2 in x width: 1 3/4 in x depth: 2 3/4 in.
Condition
Paint losses to the painting of Washington, D.C., visible in the lot listing. Some wear to both cases including light scratches. Some deeper cracks to the painted case. Tarnishing and some light wear to the articulated sterling fish.
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Sterling Silver Fish & 2 Tortoiseshell Cases
Estimate $300 - $600
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