Lot #: 349
Price Realized: $316.25
($275 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 10 years old, and the American ceramics market frequently changes. Additionally, small nuances of color, condition, shape, etc. can mean huge differences in price. If you're interested in having us sell a similar item for you, please contact us here.
Lot of Eleven Sewertile Match Safes and Ashtrays, American, late 19th or early 20th century century, eight in the form of a tree stump with incised bark, one of which is dated 1900 on the underside; one matchsafe in the form of a well with incised stonework; and two circular matchsafes. One with a 1 3/8" base chip and other small base chips. One with several small base chips. One with moderate base chips. All others in very good to excellent condition. H (of tallest) 4 1/4".
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