473: A HIGHLY CARVED LATE 19TH CENT ENGLISH OAK SILVER BOX

The shallow, rectangular box having hinged lid carved with figures of cherubs on volutes of acanthus in bas relief on either side of a campagna form urn, great warm patina overall.
Measures 3.5 x 16.25 x 10.75 inches.
Very good original condition.
Provenance: The collection of Josephine Bird Hall (1888 - 1948) by descent to her son, the present owner. Josephine's father was a founder of Kansas City's Emery, Bird, Thayer Department Store.
$300 - $400