The William K. du Pont Collection: Important Americana from Rocky Hill
The William K. du Pont Collection: Important Americana from Rocky Hill
Northwestern European Cast and Engraved Brass Traveling Writing Set, Dated 1594
No reserve
Auction Closed
January 23, 10:36 PM GMT
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
Lot Details
Description
Northwestern European Cast and Engraved Brass Traveling Writing Set
Dated 1594
In the form of an oval box with hinged over, engraved with arms, date and vases of flowers and strapwork, the compartmented interior with removable inkwell and sander. The lid with the initials HR and VW within a Coat of Arms, flanked by the date 1594.
Height 1 3/8 in. by Width 9 1/2 in. by Depth 2 1/2 in.
Sotheby’s, New York, The Collection of Roy and Ruth Nutt: Important Americana & Decorative Arts, January 23, 2015, sale 9305, lot 4;
Mark and Marjorie Allen, Gilford, New Hampshire.
Mark and Marjorie Allen, Gilford, New Hampshire.