19th Century Meriden Wilcox Gilt Silver Plate Humidor with Bronze Hunting Dogs
Date: 19th Century
PRICE: $ 1450
Dimensions: H 14cm W 23cm D 14cm
Shipping: $ 60
Highly detailed quadruple plated silver cigar humidor, with repoussé floral motif.
Rectangular heavy box with two figural hunting dogs in bronze on the hinged lid.
Inside two compartments separated by a small middle compartment.
Made by Wilcox Silver Plate Company Meriden Connecticut.
It is stamped on bottom with all this information along with the numbers: 7700 1/2.
The Wilcox Silver Plate Co. was formed in Meriden, Connecticut. From 1865 to 1867, it was known as the Wilcox Brittania Co. In 1898, the company was acquired by the International Silver Company.
The markers mark 'Wilcox Silver plate Co' on the bottom places this box in the 1867-1898 period
Unfortunately the key is missing.
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