Lot 121
Marshall Field's Commemorative Sterling Silver Humidor Box
Dimensions

2 3/4 x 9 3/4 x 6 1/8 inches

Additional Info

together with Zinn Becker German pewter novelty shot glass, marked to underside

Estimate: $400 - $600

Price Realized: $1,875
Includes buyer's premium

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About this Lot
Description

made by Marshall Field & Co., Chicago, decorated throughout with engraved cartouches depicting the Marshall Field & Co. department store as it evolved between the years 1867 and 1917, the earliest date further engraved "S. Sanders," the central cartouche to lid with a portrait of John G. Shedd above "Very truly yours/ John G. Shedd," with fitted wood-lined interior, stamped to underside "MADE BY/ MARSHALL FIELD & CO." and "STERLING" to underside weight inclusive: 1,624 grams

Provenance

From a Cape Cod collection

Condition

in overall very good condition, light wear consistent with age