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Western Europe, England, Victorian era, ca. 19th century CE; United States, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A collection of ocean themed whimsical silver and brass items -a monogramed oyster dish, 3 clam shaped container that open on a hinge, a scallop needle case, and a silver-plated brass fish bone tweezer with a nacre tail. The oyster dish is 93% to 94% silver, the handle monogramed "RMH," and the base is hallmarked "189 / WwH / Sterling" for New York silversmiths Wood & Hughes, circa late 19th century CE. The brass scallop is a Victorian era patented W. Avery & Son needle case, a panel pivots out from the shell with slots for holding needles. The 3 shells boxes are also 93% to 94% silver with 66% to 70% gold gilt on the interior, and meticulously detailed with textured exterior - possibly tiny trinket holders or pillboxes. Size of oyster dish: 6.5" L x 4" W x 1.3" H (16.5 cm x 10.2 cm x 3.3 cm) silver quality: 15% to 94%; gold quality: 66% to 70% (equivalent to 15K+ to 16K+)

Provenance: private Greenwich, Connecticut, USA collection

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  • Condition: Some patina and dark toning to the surfaces, minor wear but all are intact and great condition. Trinket cases open and close, and needle case pivots open.

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August 18, 2023 8:00 AM MDT
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