Stamp Boxes continued...
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Lot Description |
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| 1217 |
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 Stamp Holder. Sterling and enamel (24 x 30 mm). Front is red enamel image of two-cent Washington stamp (Sc. type A61).
Holder with maker’s marks for Harrison Brothers & Howson (Sheffield). Front end opening and gold washed spring pressure stamp compartment. A rare holder. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1218 |
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 Stamp Holder. Sterling silver and enamel (32 x 25 mm). Holder in the form of an envelope with red enamel "stamp" (Sc. type
A61) and black circular New York postmark. Reverse black enamel transit postmark. Top side-opening flap marked inside "STERLING" and "PAT JUN 24 90." This piece was made by Gorham. Engraved on front "Schmuckie". (Image) (Image2)
(Image3)
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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1219 |
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 Stamp Holder. Sterling silver and enamel (32 x 25 mm). Holder in the form of an envelope with red enamel "stamp" (Sc. type
A61) and black circular New York postmark. Reverse black enamel transit postmark. Unusual bottom hinge opening. Inside gold wash and fancy embossed band to hold stamps. Marked "STERLING" and "PAT JUN 24 90." This piece was made by Gorham. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1220 |
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 Stamp Holder. Sterling silver and enamel (32 x 25 mm). Holder in the form of an envelope with red enamel "stamp" (Sc. type
A61) and black circular New York postmark. Reverse black enamel transit postmark. Unusual left side hinge opening. Inside gold wash and fancy embossed band to hold stamps. Marked "STERLING" and "PAT JUN 24 90." This piece was made by Gorham. (Image) (Image2)
(Image3)
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Estimate $150-200
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1221 |
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 Stamp Holder. Sterling silver and enamel (32 x 25 mm). Holder in the form of an envelope with red enamel "stamp" (Sc. type
A61) and black circular New York postmark. Reverse black enamel transit postmark. Top side-opening flap marked inside "GORHAM MFG. CO." and "STERLING / PAT JUN 24 90." The Gorham mark is very seldom seen. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1222 |
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 Stamp Holder. Sterling silver and enamel (32 x 25 mm). Holder in the form of an envelope with red and black enameled
circular design "stamp" and black circular New York postmark. Reverse black enamel transit postmark. Top side-opening flap marked inside "STERLING" and "PAT JUN 24 90." This piece was made by Gorham. (Image) (Image2)
(Image3)
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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1223 |
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 Stamp Holder. Brass (32 x 25 mm). Holder in the form of an envelope with embossed "stamp" (Sc. type A61) and incised
circular New York postmark. Reverse incised transit postmark. Top side-opening inside flap. Unmarked. Unknown maker but very similar to the known Gorham pieces. Scarce. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $150-200
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1224 |
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 Stamp Holder. 14K gold (32 x 25 mm). Holder in the form of an envelope with attached loop and with red enamel "stamp" (Sc.
type A61) and black circular New York postmark. Reverse black enamel transit postmark. Top side-opening flap inside marked "14K" and "PAT JUN 24 90." This piece was made by Gorham. Neatly engraved on front "L.T.H." Among the rarest of American stamp
holders. (Image)
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Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1225 |
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 Stamp Holder. 14K gold (32 x 25 mm). Holder in the form of an envelope with attached with red enamel "stamp" (Sc. type
A61) and black circular New York postmark. Reverse black enamel transit postmark. Top side-opening flap. Unmarked but tests to 14K and surely this piece was made by Gorham. Among the rarest of American stamp holders. (Image) (Image2)
(Image3)
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Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1226 |
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 Stamp Holder. Sterling silver (25 x 31 mm). Holder with overall embossed image of 2¢ stamp (Sc. type A57). Attached
chain and decorative ornaments at sides. Hinge opens at top. Marked "STERLING." Scarce. (Image) (Image2)
(Image3)
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Estimate $200-300
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1227 |
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 Stamp Holder. Sterling silver (25 x 31 mm). Holder with overall embossed image of 2¢ stamp (Sc. type A57). Attached
chain loop atop. Engraved on reverse with fancy monogram and "Bon Voyage / May 15, 1889." Hinge opens at top. Marked "STERLING." Scarce.
(Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $200-300
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1228 |
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 Stamp Holder. Sterling silver (28 x 37mm). Holder with richly embossed image of 2¢ stamp (Sc. type A57). Chain loop
at top. Gold wash inside. Marked "STERLING" with stag’s head maker’s mark. One of the best of its type. (Image) (Image2)
(Image3)
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Estimate $200-300
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1229 |
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 Stamp Holder. Silver plated brass (25 x 36 mm). Holder with embossed Image of 2¢ stamp (Sc. type A57) on both sides.
Slide-open stamp compartment and attached chain loop. One of the more unusual holders. (Image) (Image2)
(Image3)
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Estimate $150-200
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1230 |
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 Stamp Holder. Silver plated brass (25 x 36 mm). Holder with embossed Image of 2¢ stamp (Sc. type A57) on both sides.
Slide-open stamp compartment and attached chain loop. One of the more unusual holders. Similar to the previous lot but different opening mechanism and stamp compartment. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $150-200
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1231 |
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 Stamp Holder. Silver plated brass (25 x 37 mm). Holder embossed with image of 2¢ stamp (Sc. type A57) on both sides.
Sliding the embossed stamp image to the right, activates a spring-loaded door which when open reveals the stamp compartment. An unusual and rare holder. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $150-200
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1232 |
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 Stamp Holder. Sterling silver (23 x 27mm). Small holder with embossed image of 2¢ stamp (Sc. type A61). Hinge opens
from top. Marked "STERLING" inside. Scarce with this image. (Image) (Image2)
(Image3)
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Estimate $200-300
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1233 |
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 Stamp Holder. Sterling silver (27 x 33 mm). Holder with hinged top. Image of 2¢ stamp (Sc. type A88) is shallowly
incised on the front with elaborate monogram on reverse. Marked "STERLING" on top. Very scarce with this stamp image type. (Image) (Image2)
(Image3)
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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1234 |
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 Booklet Holder. Sterling (45 x 80mm). Lattice work booklet holder with applied envelope and "stamp" (Sc. type A88) design
on front. Marked "STERLING." Scarce. (Image) (Image2)
(Image3)
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Estimate $200-300
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1235 |
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 Booklet Holder. Sterling (45 x 80mm). Lattice work booklet holder with applied envelope and "stamp" (Sc. type A88) design
on front. Marked "STERLING." Similar to previous lot, but with a different lattice pattern. Scarce. (Image) (Image2)
(Image3)
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Estimate $200-300
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1236 |
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 Booklet Holder. Silver over brass (45 x 79mm). Booklet holder with embossed images of President McKinley, the Washington
Monument, and the White House. Issued to commemorate his second inauguration on March 4, 1901. Reverse features embossed image of the US Capitol and text "Postage Stamps". (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $200-300
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1237 |
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 Match Safe. Coin silver (61 x 31mm). Envelope form with applied 2¢ "stamp" (Sc. type A57)) that has been gold washed.
Marked "900." Embossed address "His Excellency Count d’Aico Valley Washington." Hinge opens from left. Scarce. (Image) (Image2)
(Image3)
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Estimate $150-200
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1238 |
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 Match Safe. Gold washed coin silver (61 x 31mm). Envelope form with applied silver 2¢ "stamp" (Sc. type A57). Marked
"900." Embossed address "His Excellency Count d’Aico Valley Washington." Hinge opens from left. Similar to the previous lot but with the gold and silver accents reversed. Scarce. (Image) (Image2)
(Image3)
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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1239 |
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 Match Safe. Silver plate over brass (38 x 68mm). In the form of a mail sack. Embossed text on front "U.S. MAIL." Reverse
depicts pile of "stamped" letters. Hinge opens from top. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1240 |
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 Match Safe. Unmarked sterling (60 x 38mm). Envelope form with embossed "stamp" (Sc. type A61) and circular postmark
reading. Hinge opens from left. "NEW YORK DEC 6 6 PM 90". (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $150-200
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1241 |
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 Match Safe. Silver plate over brass (60 x 32mm). Envelope form with embossed "stamp" (Sc. type A61) and circular post mark
reading "NEW YORK MAY 30 7 PM P.O." Hinge opens from left. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $100-150
SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1242 |
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 Match Safe. Sterling (38 x 63mm). Heavily embossed ornate design that includes secret compartment for stamps. Hinge opens
from top. Central panel slides up to reveal hidden stamp compartment. Close examination of the central panel reveals the message "US Mail" written to look like part of the design. Reverse side engraved with owner’s name and date of Feb 1896. Marked
"Sterling." A rare and desirable match safe. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $400-600
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1243 |
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 Match Safe. Sterling (39 x 67mm). Bright-cut botanical design surrounds beautifully embossed image of "stamp" (Sc. type
A61) that opens to reveal postage compartment. Hinge opens from top. Marked "Sterling Silver." A lovely and scarce match safe. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $400-600
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1244 |
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 Match Safe. Silver plate over brass and enamel (59 x 29mm). In the form of a rolled issue of Scientific American
magazine. This well-known match safe uses three colors of enamel: black, red, and green. It features a green enameled "stamp" from the Franklin/Washington series (Sc. type A138). Hinge opens from left. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $200-300
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1245 |
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 Match Safe. Silver plate over brass and enamel (59 x 29mm). In the form of a rolled issue of Scientific American
magazine. This well-known match safe uses three colors of enamel: black, red, and blue. It features a blue enameled "stamp" from the Franklin/Washington series (Sc. type A138). Hinge opens from left. Marked "Pat. Oct 14 90". (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $200-300
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1246 |
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 Stamp Case. Sterling (25 x 35 mm). Holder with top loop hinged cover and heavily embossed image of cherub riding atop a
bird. Marked "STERLING". (Image) (Image2)
(Image3)
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Estimate $100-150
SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1247 |
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 Stamp Case. Sterling and enamel (24 x 27 mm). Holder in the form of an envelope with enameled 1 d. Victoria "stamp" on
front and bright-cut work on reverse. Hallmarked. Envelope flap opens from top. A scarce holder. (Image) (Image2)
(Image3)
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Estimate $200-300
SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1248 |
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 Stamp Case. "The Wonderland Postage-Stamp Case." Paper case (80x105mm) with lithographed Alice and Child on one side and
Cheshire Cat on other, pull out stamp folio with spaced for various stamp denominations ½d to 1sh, reverse with "Invented by Lewis Carroll" imprint, includes original wrapper (some wear) and 39pg pamphlet Eight or Nine Wise Words About
Letter-Writing; choice condition. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $500-750
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
