Description:

A GROUP OF THREE ANTIQUE ASSORTED GILT METAL BOXES, 19TH CENTURY, comprising a William IV gilt brass repoussé Admiral Lord Nelson memorial snuff box, centering a portrait profile bust of Admiral Lord Nelson in relief wearing a cloak wrapped ceremonial uniform with birth date, enclosed by braided trim and a border of beaded greek-key banding, above sides continuing greek-key decoration and an underside centering raised epitaph "CONQUEROR / AT / ABOUKIR / LAUGT / COPENHAGEN / 2 APRIL 1801 / TRAFALGAR / 21 OCTR 1805 / WHERE HE  / GLORIOUSLY / FELL," over "M&P FECIT," flanked by acorn and oak leaf branches within rope twist trimmed greek-key banding, height: 1", diameter: 2 7/8"; together with a Tiffany Studios "Adam" oval gilt bronze lidded inkwell, with hinged lid centering a marguerite bloom within beaded trim and radiating fan panels, enclosed by a guilloché paterae detailed border and opening to a single inkwell within a copper panel top, enclosed by exterior sides of beaded top and base bands flanking fine line panels, alternating paterae and leafy stemmed pendants, verso stamped "TIFFANY STUDIOS / NEW YORK / 1777," height: 2 1/2", width: 4 1/4", depth: 3 3/8"; including a sarcophagus form gilt metal jewelry casket with hinged lid centering a "Fox and Crow" fable scene cast in relief, opening to a padded interior covered in blooming sprigs silk, within exterior front panel of mouse gnawing on rope bound lion, opposite back panel of a roaring lion and flanked by sides of blank scrolling pallet cartouches on leafy laurel branches, raised on stylized toupie feet, height: 3", width: 4 3/8", depth: 2 7/8".        Provenance: From the Collection of Judy Harding, Houston, Texas.

  • Condition: Tiffany Inkwell is in good antique shape with expected gilding wear, surface buildup, and normal wear for inkwells of this age and materials. The Lord Nelson Snuffbox is in good antique condition with expected gilding wear, small dings, buildup, and normal wear, has good details not too worn. French gold painted metal jewelry casket has nice casting, some surface buildup, and gold paint is from a later date.  Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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