A TWO PIECE SET OF AMERICAN REPOUSSE STERLING SILVER MOUNTED BLACK LEATHER DESKTOP ACCESSORIES, STAMPED HOWARD & CO., NUMBERED 1754, NEW YORK, N.Y., LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, each of black leather wrapped rectangular form centering a "C" scroll rocaille cartouche with engraved monogram, enclosed by reticulated blossoming foliate scrolls interspersed with putti, seraphim, birds and trellis panels, stamped lower left, "HOWARD & CO.," opposite lower right stamped, "STERLING 1754," the stationary box with curved hinged lid opening to a dark green silk lined interior, fitted with various open compartments and a pen trough, height: 9", width: 12 3/4", depth: 5 3/4"; the matching portfolio opening to a black moire lined interior with left side single pocket, height: 12", width: 9 3/4". NOTE: Howard & Company (1866-1922), produced fine quality sterling silver items and was located in New York City, New York.

Good condition, normal areas of tarnish, leather and interior linings are later, the stationary box is possibly on black calf skin and the portfolio on grained black leather. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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