THREE 19TH/20TH CENTURY BOXES, ONE EBONIZED WITH BONE, ONE ALABASTER AND A HAMMERED SILVERPLATE BOX,19th/20th Century. Unmarked. Three hinged boxes, the first ebonize, set with bone inaly. The top set with carved bone figure of a male workman, measuring 7 1/16" in length; the second box in alabaster with hinged cover, 4" tall; and a hammered silverplate hinged cigarette box, the cover monogramed WJC & FPH, 5 1/2" in length. (3 total). PROVENANCE: Estate of Jim Graham, former Washington, DC, Councilman Estimate $50-60
Wear to the silverplate box.The hinge to the alabaster box in need of repair. Minor scratches and chips to the alabaster box associated with age and use. Losses to the bone inlay to the ebonized box. There are no keys to any of the boxes.
