OBJECTS OF VERTU | LOTS 346 – 412

Opposite: Lot 377 A French Lapis, Jade, Amethyst and Diamond Box

346 A William IV Silver-Gilt and Stone Inset Vinaigrette Charles Reily & George Storer, London, 1832 of rectangular hnged form inset with oval stone. marked to interior 1 ozt 10 dwt gross Width 1 1/2 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $200-400

347 A George IV Silver Vinaigrette Joseph Taylor, Birmingham, 1825 of rectangular, hinged form with foliate decoration. marked to interior 8 dwt Width 1 inch. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $100-200 348 A George IV Silver Nutmeg Grater Birmingham, 1822 of oval form. marked to interior, amker’s mark IT 14 dwt Width 1 1/2 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $100-200

349 Two English Silver or Silver Mounted Boxes 19th/20th Century the larger a circular compact with a reverse painted figural scene, Birmingham, maker E.E., the smaller a pill box with relief portrait and floral decoration, London, Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd. various marks 14 dwt weight of second Diameter of first 2 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $100-200 350 Three English Boxes 18th/19th Century comprising two of horn form and one of shoe form, the first two with silvered metal mounts. each unmarked Width of widest 3 1/2 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $100-200

351 A Georgian Gilt Metal Mounted Snuff Box 18th/19th Century of oval form with hinged lid, having floral inlays and banding. unmarked Width 3 1/2 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $300-500

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352 An English Burlwood and Tortoise Shell Box 19th Century of circular form, the lid inset with a portrait miniature depicting a lady. box unmarked, portrait signed indistinctly Diameter 3 1/2 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $200-400

353 A Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy 19th Century or rectangular form, the lid opening to a single compartment and raised on bun feet. Height 3 1/4 x width 4 x depth 2 7/8 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $200-400

354 A Silver and Gold Inlaid Tortoise Shell Patch Box 18th/19th Century of rectangular form with grape and floral inlays, similaly decorated interior with two compartments. Width 2 1/4 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $500-700

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355 A Dutch Tortoise Shell and Silver Box Van Kempen, Utrecht, 18th/19th Century of rectangular form, the lid decorated with a hunt scene. marked on interior Width 2 7/8 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $400-600

356 A Silver and Gold Inlaid Tortoise Shell Patch Box 18th/19th Century of rectangular form with stylized floral inlays, similarly decorated interior with two compartments. Width 2 1/4 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $400-600

357 A Continental Silver, Abalone and Agate Inset Snuff Box 19th/20th Century of oval form, the abalone lid carved with floral and shell decoration. apparently unmarked Width 3 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $200-400 358 A Hardwood, Silver-Gilt and Agate Inset Snuff Box 20th Century of oval form. unmarked Width 2 1/2 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $150-250

359 A Silver Inlaid Faux Tortoise Shell Box 19th/20th Century of rectangular form, the hinged lid inset with a profile of a classical lady. Width 3 1/8 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $300-500

360 A Continental Silver Mounted Tortoise Shell Box likely Austrian, 19th/20th century of rectangular form, the silver border having foliate scroll decoration. apparently unmarked Width 3 1/8 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $200-400

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361 Three German Silver Boxes 19th/20th Century of various forms, vintage and decoration. two with 800 crown crescent marks, the other with Hanau marks 3 ozt d dwt Width of widest 2 1/2 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $100-200

362 Five Continental Porcelain Plaque Inset Boxes 19th/20th century comprising two with portraits of ladies, one with a building, one with an erotic scene and a miniature box decorated with a queen. Height of tallest 2 1/8 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $100-200

363 A Collection of Six Hardstone Inset Boxes 19th/20th Century comprising three oval, two square and one round. Width of widest 1 3/4 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $100-200 364 Two American Silver Boxes Georg Jensen, New York, NY, Mid 20th Century the larger of oval form, the smaller in the form of a book. each stamped Georg Jensen, Inc./USA 2 ozt 14 dwt Width of widest 3 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $80-120

365 Three American or Mexican Silver Boxes 20th Century comprising an American circular compact, Webster Company, a Mexican box with domed lid and an unmarked box in the form of a dog. various marks 2 ozt 1 dwt gross Diameter of first 1 7/8 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $80-120

366 Ten Silver or Silvered Metal Dimunitive Boxes 20th Century including examples inset with stones, an example with a millefiori glass inset lid and others. variously marked and unmarked 9 ozt gross Width of widest 2 3/8 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $200-400 367 Two Amber Inset Silver-Framed Boxes 20th Century together with a third box with a faux amber lid. first two stamped 925 Width of widest 2 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $150-250

368 A Plique a Jour Box 20th Century of circular form, having a hinged lid with floral decoration. apparently unmarked Diameter 2 1/4 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $200-400

369 A Norwegian Plique a Jour Box Marius Hammer, Bergen, 20th Century of cylindrical form with polychrome floral decoration. marked on underside Height 1 3/8 x diameter 2 1/4 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $200-400

370 An Austrian Silver-Gilt, Enamel and Glass Scent Bottle Vienna, Circa 1900 of cylindrical form having floral decorated enamel ends with polychrome foliate and gilt painted script decoration. marked underneath cap Length 7 7/8 inches. $800-1,200

371 A Silver and Emerald Inset Frosted Glass Pill Box 20th century of circular form, the lid centered by a miniture portrait of a dog, surrounded by a silver foliate wreath inset with emeralds. interior rim stamped 925 Diameter 1 inch. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $150-250

372 A French Enameled Silver Scent Bottle 18th Century of ovoid form with floral decoration surrounding a putto, with stopper. Height 1 5/8 inches, Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $200-400 373 Two Continental Silver Boxes French and Dutch, 19th Century each of square form with gilt interior. various marks 1 ozt 18 dwt Width of wider 1 7/8 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $100-200

374 A French Enameled Gilt Metal Compact 20th Century of square form, the hinged lid decorated with a round enameled plaque depicting a polychrome floral spray. Width 2 3/4 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $150-250 375 A French Portrait Miniature Inset Box 19th Century of circular form, the lid inset with a portrait depicting a lady. portrait signed Catuelle Diameter 2 3/4 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $150-250

376 A French Silver, Silver-Gilt and Ruby Inset Vanity Case Boucheron, Paris, Mid 20th Century of rectangular form decorated with birds and a flower filled basket, opening to a mirrored fitted interior. marked on the interior 15 ozt 15 dwt gross Width 5 1/8 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $2,000-4,000

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378 A French Art Deco Silver, Silver-Gilt and Emerald Inset Compact Ostertag, Paris, First Half 20th Century of rectangular form with geometric decoration opening to a mirrored interior with compartment. marked on interior 3 ozt 18 dwt gross Width 2 3/4 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $2,000-4,000

377 377 A French Lapis, Jade, Amethyst and Diamond Box Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, 20th Century of rectangular form having floral decoration, the interior having a fitted compartment. marked to interior and numbered 6829 Width 2 1/8 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $4,000-6,000

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379 379 An Italian 18 Karat Multi-Color Gold Woven Box Probably Gucci, 20th Century of purse form. marked to interior rim 18K/Italy 11 dwt Width 1 5/8 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $400-600

380 A French Yellow Gold Bonbonniere 18th/19th Century of rectangular form with canted corners, the borders decorated in alternating foliate and Greek key scrolls. stamped to both interiors and inner rim 39 dwt Width 2 3/4 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $1,500-2,000

382 A Yellow Gold Patch Box 19th/20th century of rectangular form with rounded edges, the lid centered with an urn issuing flowers. stamped Z/S to interior twice 17 dwt Width 2 1/4 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $300-500

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381 A French Yellow Gold and Guillioche Enamel Box 19th/20th Century of rectangular form with canted corners, the lid centered with a floral spray. marked to inner rim 9 dwt gross Width 1 1/8 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $300-500

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383 A 14 Karat Yellow Gold Compact 20th Century of square form with notched corners and mirrored interior. marked with 585 stamp and others 19 dwt gross Width 1 1/2 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $300-500 384 A 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pill Box 20th Century of circular form with an engine turned edge. marked 14K on inner rim with unknown maker’s mark 11 dwt Diameter 1 1/2 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $300-500 385 An English 18 Karat Yellow Gold Box William Frederick Wright, London, 19th century of oval form with a jeweled clasp and enameled quatrefoil deocoration throughout. marked to both interiors 13 dwt gross Width 1 5/8 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $400-600

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386 An English 9 Karat Gold Mounted Nine-Piece Dresser Set Asprey Co., Ltd., London, Early 20th Century having engine-turned edges, shell covers on handles, lids, and brush backs, each with inset initials ME, comprising two glass square dresser boxes with covers, two hair brushes, two clothes brushes, a hand mirror, a shoe horn and a comb. fully marked Length of longest 9 inches. Property from the Estate of Emily F. Fairchild, Glencove, New York $3,000-5,000

387 A Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mounted Dressing Set Cartier, Paris, Late 19th Century comprising bottles, brushes, boxes, a shoe horn, a comb, a button hook and others. 17 pieces total Width of widest brush 5 1/2 inches. $15,000-25,000

388* An American 18 Karat Gold Mounted Nine-Piece Dressing Set Tiffany & Co., New York, NY, Circa 1925 all engraved with an art deco monogram FJC, comprisng a hand mirror, a hair brush, a pin tray, a shoe horn, a button hook, a nail file (broken), a comb and two glass scent flasks with gold covers. 9 pieces total 5 ozt 5 dwt weighable Height of scent flask 8 1/8 inches. $10,000-20,000

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389* An American 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mounted Dresser Set Wm. B. Kerr & Co., Newark, NJ, 20th Century comprising a mirror, two brushes, a hook, a file, a comb and two scent bottles. 7 pieces total Width of mirror 12 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Denise Selz, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000 390 A George II Gold-Mounted Agate Needle Case and Spy Glass Circa 1760 the mounts depicting baskets of flowers and solomonic columns, with an enameled band inscribed “Vous L’Offere L’Amitie.” Height 4 5/8 inches.

Provenance: M. Hakim Antiques, London, August 20, 1981 $800-1,200 391 An English Silver-Plate Mounted Porcelain Bonbonniere Stevenson & Hancock, Derby, 19th century depicting a historical gentleman, possibly Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington. Width 2 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $400-600

392 An English Silver Mounted Porcelain Bonbonniere 19th Century depicting a woman in a mask, hat and ruff. unmarked Height 2 1/2 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $500-700

393 A Continental Enameled Pill Box 18th/19th Century in the form of a tricorne hat, decorated with polychrome floral sprays, the door decorated with a cottage in a landscape. unmarked Length 2 inches. $80-120 394 A Swiss Guilloché Enameled Silver Compact Wegelin Fils, Geneva, 19th/20th Century of circular form, the hinged lid decorated with three putti. marked to underside 19 dwt gross Diameter 1 1/2 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $150-250

395 An Austrian Enameled Silver-Gilt Box 19th/20th Century of rectangular form, the hinged lid decorated with figures and sheep in a landscape. marked to interior and numbered 3731 2 ozt 17 dwt gross Width 3 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $300-500 396 An Austrian Enameled Silver Compact 19th/20th Century of lobed circular form, the hinged lid decorated with a courting couple, opening to a mirrored interior. marked to interior 1 ozt 18 dwt gross Diameter 2 1/8 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $150-250

397 An English Cased Silver Keywound Pocketwatch having a white porcelain dial with Roman numerals, gilt feuille hand, key wound and set verge movement with intricate openwork back plate engraved BARTON LONDON 8986, accompanied by a winding key. inner case stamped HJ Diameter 2 inches. $200-400

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398 A Victorian Silver and Tortoise Shell Page Turner 19th Century the silver handle of partly lobed baluster form, in a fitted presentation case. marks to handle rubbed Length 16 1/2 inches. $100-200

399 A Collection of Contintal Seals 19th and 20th Century of various forms, size and material, including examples in hardstone and porcelain. 11 total Height of tallest 3 3/4 inches. $400-600 400 Two Double-Sided Gilt Metal Mounted Glass Scent Bottles 19th Century one in blue glass and one in red, the largest engraved on both sides, one side with a boar crest and the motto Audacter et Strenue. apparently unmarked Length of longest 4 3/4 inches. $300-500

401 Three Cut and Molded Glass Scent Bottles 19th/20th Century of various forms and sizes. one stamped sterling Length of longest 3 3/4 inches. $100-200 402 A Swiss Miniature Silver and Guilloché Enamel Clock 19th/20th Century set in a handled, rectangular case, the dial with Arabic numerals, with key. dial signed indistinctly, works stamped Height 1 1/2 inches. $200-400

403 A Swiss Art Deco Silver and Guilloché Enamel Clock First Half 20th Century of triangular form, the diamond shaped dial with Arabic numerals. dial with worn markings, the back to clock and case stamped Height 2 3/4 inches. $400-600

404 A Jeweled and Guilloché Enameled Table Clock Cartier, 20th century of circular form, the enameled dial with Arabic numeral hours and seconds. dial signed Cartier Diameter 2 1/2 inches. $500-700

405* A Set of Six Verdigris Patinated Silver Salt Cellars Emilio Maraffi for Cartier, New York, NY each of leaf form with a spiral twist stem, in a fitted cartier case. each marked on underside 6 ozt 11 dwt Width 2 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Shirle N. Westwater, Columbus, Ohio $200-400

406 A Chinese Cast Metal Box Early 20th Century of circular form with carved floral decoration. Diameter 2 1/8 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $80-120

407 A Chinese Silver Box of circular form, the lid decorated with exotic bords and a repeating floral border. marked on underside 2 ozt 6 dwt diameter 2 1/4 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $100-200

408 A Mughal Gold, Enameled and Diamond Inset Box 20th Century of rectangular form with canted corners, the diamonds inset in a floral pattern. 32 dwt gross Width 1 5/8 inches. Property from a Private North Shore Chicago Collection $600-800

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409 A Japanese Silver Tea Service 19th/20th Century comprising a kettle on lampstand, two coffee pots, a two-handled lidded sugar bowl, a waste bowl, a creamer and an associated rectangular tray, the first three with insulators. marked to undersides 188 ozt 16 dwt gross weighable Height of first 15 1/2 inches. $8,000-10,000

410* A Japanese Export Silver Four-Piece Tea and Coffee Service 20th Century comprising a teapot, a coffee pot, a creamer and a two-handled covered sugar bowl, each of baluster form with loop handles and elongated scroll spouts, together with matching sugar tongs, all in a fitted presentation case. bases marked STERLING 950 JAPAN 73 ozt Height of coffee pot 10 inches. Property from the Collection of Lynn Peters, Overland Park, Kansas $2,000-4,000