December 18 & 19, 2023 Fine and Decorative Arts
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/18/2023
Beautiful 14k gold red moss agate and gold quartz inlaid match safe, c. 1879. This example was likely originally sold by Shreve & Co., in San Francisco, California. Top inlaid with gold quartz. Front panel inlaid with a diamond shaped rose gold quartz with four additional separate inlays in white gold quartz. Oval panel on reverse inlaid with red moss agate. All gold-quartz inlays are intact in wonderful condition with just a few sporadic hairline cracks. Moss agate inlay with vertical crack, appears stable. The entire body of this match safe is wonderfully hand engraved with floral and geometric designs. Underside striker-panel is hand engraved with a quatrefoil pattern. Hinged lid is hand engraved with presentation reading "Julia and Moses to Father" and dated "1879" below inlaid panel. One small dent below moss agate at base, with tiny pinhole at base to left of date. Height: 2 1/4". Width: 1 1/8". Thickness: 9/16". Gross weight: 43.4 g. Unmarked/untested.
Condition: (Very Good)