Sold for $2,125

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Lot Description

Three Japanese Mixed Metal Articles

19TH CENTURY

comprising a set of seven silver pill boxes, each cover incised with an immortal; a miniature hand warmer, decorated with birds with plants; and a mixed metal rectangular box and cover, chased to show a scholar painting in an outdoor setting.

Length of largest 5 1/8 in., 13 cm.

Property from The Strong National Museum of Play, sold to benefit the Collections Fund

Condition Report

The small silver pill box set has a minor dent on the cover with light surface scratches; the larger box has areas of tarnish; otherwise all three examples are in good condition.

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