Estimate: $400 - $600
Price Realized: $1,875 Includes buyer's premium
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
2 3/4 x 9 3/4 x 6 1/8 inches
together with Zinn Becker German pewter novelty shot glass, marked to underside
From a Cape Cod collection
in overall very good condition, light wear consistent with age
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Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
