(Lot) Sterling Silver & Other Metal For Scrap, 7.44 Ozt

Lot description

(lot) Sterling silver and other metal for scrap, highlights include: (1) sterling-handled roller blotter, (3) S. Kirk & Son sterling silver matchbox covers, engraved, dated 190, 1971, and 1973, (6) silver bookmarks/ page holders, (one) .830 silver, (one) .900 silver, (four) sterling silver, (2) sterling silver ashtrays with Maya calendar inspired design, (5 piece) grooming set, (one) shoe horn, (one) button hook, (one) curling iron, (two) manicure tools, (1) small silver (content unknown) filigree vase, (4) sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, Mexico; 7.44ozt total (weighable silver only)  Provenance: From the estate of Dorothy Jean McPhaul, whose small East Austin antique shop, Johnnie’s Antiques, has survived for generations despite rapid city expansion. McPhaul, a true lover of all things antique and a retired educator with a 40-year tenure at the LaGrange Public School system, personally collected African American memorabilia, jewelry, glassware, pottery, amongst other rare and fine antiques. Established by McPhaul’s grandfather, Simon Sidle, in 1918, Johnnie’s Antiques is among the last vintage properties on East 6th Street, and notable as one of the first black-owned businesses in Austin. After assuming proprietorship in 1999, Dorothy followed in the family tradition as a fixture of the Texas antique sale circuit.