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Edwardian Marcus & Co. 14K Gold & Essex Crystal Box
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Pre 1920 item# 883646
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An exquisite 14K yellow gold Edwardian dresser box by Marcus & Co. The surfaces are engraved in a classic pattern of parallel bands enclosed within border reserves of stylized floral motifs. The box is raised on squared bracket feet.The lid features a stunning reverse-carved Essex crystal depicting a group of Mallard ducks taking flight from their rush nests as a fox leaps at them. This is certainly one of the most detailed Essex crystals we've seen, with amazing detail. The paint is applied thinly so the water has a very realistic, limpid appearance against the more solid textures of fur, feathers and rushes. The crystal is backed with mother-of-pearl. The box's interior is lined with mahogany panels. The bottom of the box is made of gold-plated metal rather than solid 14K, for added strength. The sides, lid and feet, however, are entirely worked in 14K gold. The bottom edge is hallmarked "Marcus & Co. New York 14KT". Marcus & Co. was one of the most important American jewelry houses from the late 19th through the mid-20th centuries. It was in direct competition for both designers and clients with other makers such as Tiffany & Co. John D. Rockefeller was one of Marcus' largest clients. Origin: America, ca. 1920. Condition: excellent, all original, no dings, no monograms. Size: 5-15/16" x 3-1/4" x 1-3/4". Weight (with liner and plated bottom removed): 302.0 grams.
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Victorian Marquetry & Parquetry Sewing Box
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Pre 1900 item# 296616
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Extraordinary Victorian sewing or work box--perhaps the best example we've ever seen. The exterior has the most incredible marquetry inlay showing a ferocious lion prowling through a jungle. The marquetry design is surrounded with a burlwood panel edged with parquetry inlay. The sides are inlaid with highly figured woods, as well. The whole is finished with ebonized moulding along the bottom rim and raise on pad feet.The interior of the box retains the original fittings of royal blue velvet and pale blue satin, enhanced with silk trim and gold braid. The fittings include two perfume bottles, pin cushions, an assortment of lidded compartments, and three ivory sewing implements. The interior of the lid retains the original mirror with "stage curtain" trim. Origin: probably English, circa 1850. Condition: the exterior is in excellent condition with no missing inlay; the interior shows the expected wear from use; the lock is functional. Size: 11.5" x 8.5" x 5" tall.
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American Late Classical Gilt Mahogany Mirror
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Pre 1900 item# 21830
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Outstanding American late Classical mirror framed in solid well-figured mahogany with a gilt applied composition border of bellflowers. The gilding has a particularly rich patina. The glass is old and 1/4" thick, but probably not original, and has dulled to a very nice patina. The plate is backed with a wood panel that is covered with paper. The nails holding the plate in place have been replaced.Origin: America, probably mid-Atlantic region, ca. 1840. Condition: all original surfaces; the tip of one bellflower is broken off; crackling of composition elements appropriate to age. Size: 14.5" diameter.
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