Pill box, delicate pictured lid, looks porcelain, markings inside saying sterling, not familiar with other stamps. Blue glass bottom.
20 October 2020
Description

Item is approximately 3" x 1/2" height.

Provenance

No idea

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Maybe
Answered within 1 day
By Delia
Oct 21, 17:29 UTC
Fair Market Value
$50 - $75 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Mark,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An American sterling and enamel circular pillbox
late 19th century
the top depicting a scene of lovers, possibly after a painting by Boucher or Watteau
1/2-inches high, 3 inches diameter
PROVENANCE: inherited
$50-75*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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