Gorham Mfg. Co. match safe / vesta, jester
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Gorham Mfg. Co.
match safe / vesta depicting a jester holding his marotte, #750
Providence, Rhode Island, late 19th century
sterling silver
stamped marks
together with two Punch & Judy themed examples, including one with an enameled inset plaque by Joseph Gloster of Birmingham, England, 1902; silverplated brass figural clown; and a Japanese style mask example in brass
longest: 1 1/4"w x 2 11/16"h
Provenance:
Property from the Collection of Governor Jim Thompson, Chicago, Illinois
match safe / vesta depicting a jester holding his marotte, #750
Providence, Rhode Island, late 19th century
sterling silver
stamped marks
together with two Punch & Judy themed examples, including one with an enameled inset plaque by Joseph Gloster of Birmingham, England, 1902; silverplated brass figural clown; and a Japanese style mask example in brass
longest: 1 1/4"w x 2 11/16"h
Provenance:
Property from the Collection of Governor Jim Thompson, Chicago, Illinois
Condition
Light surface scratches typical of age, use and polishing to the sterling examples. Several dings and dents to the backside of the jester case. Clown example with wear to silverplate in areas throughout. Several dings to the mask. ~1.33 ozt. (total weighable overall)
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Gorham Mfg. Co. match safe / vesta, jester
Estimate $300 - $500
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