Lot 62
  • 62

Edward F. Caldwell & Co 1851-1914 A gilt-metal, colored stone, champlevé and cloisonné enamel single blotter album New York, late 19th/early 20th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Edward F. Caldwell & Co
  • metal, enamels
  • height 13 3/4 in.; width 11 1/4 in.
  • 35 cm; 29 cm
green leather bound opening to green satin fabric and blotter paper inserts

Literature

The E. F. Caldwell & Co. Collection, Smithsonian Institution, A048844

Condition

Overall in fair condition and presentation, with tarnishing and losses to gilding of metal embossed and engraved sheets. The enamels are in good condition. The leather binding of the album with extensive wear. The department encourages interested parties to use our online e-catalogue's zoom function to enjoy magnified and alternate views of this lot.
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