Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(2) .800 Silver Makeup Compact & .950 Silver Scrolled Foliate Case

Price realized
$244
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $250
Hammer price
$200
Category
Silver & Vertu
Sold
June 9, 2024
Sale
DAY 4 - June 2024 Fine Antiques & Estates 4-Day Auction Event

Lot description

(lot of 2) Silver compact cases, including: (1) .950 silver case/ wallet, entirely adorned with foliate scrollwork, quadruple R.S.B.Jr. monogram, marked silver 950 to interior, approx 6.75"l, 3.25"w, (1) .800 silver makeup compact case, likely Italian, central incised floral bouquet among scrolled foliates, front clasp, opening to interior powder compartment, fold-out lipstick tube, and beveled mirror plate, marked 800 with partially obliterated hallmarks to interior, approx 3.25"h, 4.75"w, 0.75"d, 481 grams total (inclusive of all materials) Provenance: A prominent Terrytown, Austin, Texas estate

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.