March Day 1: Modern Design
Wed, Mar 16, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 130
Pair of Niello Silver Cases Memento Mori
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $500,000 | $25,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $50,000 |
| $10,000,000 | $100,000 |
Pair of silver niello cases. One inscribed along the inside of the lid with "Memento Mori. Thomas Swatman Presented to me by my Brother Charles Ravey. September 29th, 1844." The other case lined with a green velvet interior divided into three pockets. Both decorated along the exterior with scrolling symmetrical vines.
Provenance: Property from the distinguished collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Case 1; Height: 1/2 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 2 in. Case 2; Height: 3/4 in x width: 3 in x depth: 2 1/4 in. Gross weight of sterling: 5.79 Troy oz.
Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
Provenance: Property from the distinguished collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Case 1; Height: 1/2 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 2 in. Case 2; Height: 3/4 in x width: 3 in x depth: 2 1/4 in. Gross weight of sterling: 5.79 Troy oz.
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