23rd Mar, 2023 11:00 EDT
The Legacy of Merrywood: The Estate of Alan I and Dianne Kay
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A group of five assorted sterling silver and silver-mounted boxes
Various English and Continental makers, various dates ranging 1806-1924
Comprising a George III gilt-washed sterling silver repoussé oval box depicting Apollo as charioteer, Alexander J. Strachan, London, 1806, marked; a Victorian gilt-washed sterling silver repoussé armorial box, Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1846, the crest inscribed, "Omni Vincit Amor," marked; an Art Deco sterling silver circular box with enamel cover with butterfly motif, Napper & Davenport, Birmingham, 1924, marked; and two conforming Art Nouveau silver boxes set with amber cabochons, maker "RO," possibly Latvian or Baltic Region, early 20th century, marked with maker's and standard marks.
H: 2 1/2 in. W: 5 in. D: 4 in. (largest), Total gross weight: 25.395 oz. t. (all boxes)
Provenance
Collection of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
The Estate of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
Sold for $1,764
Estimated at $1,500 - $2,500
Comprising a George III gilt-washed sterling silver repoussé oval box depicting Apollo as charioteer, Alexander J. Strachan, London, 1806, marked; a Victorian gilt-washed sterling silver repoussé armorial box, Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1846, the crest inscribed, "Omni Vincit Amor," marked; an Art Deco sterling silver circular box with enamel cover with butterfly motif, Napper & Davenport, Birmingham, 1924, marked; and two conforming Art Nouveau silver boxes set with amber cabochons, maker "RO," possibly Latvian or Baltic Region, early 20th century, marked with maker's and standard marks.
Provenance
Collection of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
The Estate of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
