(4) English & Continental Table Boxes & Onyx Lighter

Lot description

(lot of 4) English and Continental table boxes and lighter, including: (1) English sterling silver and leather-clad box, hinged lid with applied John Bull Limited sterling repousse plaque, depicting overlapping cherub masks, with London hallmarks, approx 1.75"h, 3.5"w, 3"d; (1) onyx domed table box, with gilt metal mounts, rising on paw feet, approx 3.75"h, 5.25"w, 4"d; (1) gilt metal and onyx table lighter, rising on flared foot, retaining adhesive label inscribed Made in Italy underfoot, approx 6"h, 3"diam; (1) ceramic casket-form box, in a marbleized painted finish, with parcel gilt trim, approx 4"h, 5.5"w, 3.5"d; 5.5lbs total Provenance: The estate and interior design collection of Gay Ratliff (Martha Gay Kokernot Ratliff, Austin, Texas, 1942-2023)