Bidspirit auction | REED & BARTON

REED & BARTON - Height x diameter: 7 x 13.5 cm. Weight: 388 g circular in shape, resting on four spherical feet. The body is decorated with dense motifs of acanthus scrolls and architectural elements. The lid is hinged and lockable, flanked by a monogram with interlaced initials (M.A.), and the top features a courtly scene inspired by the 17th century: a gentleman in period dress, sword in hand, bowing in homage before a lady. Sterling silver, hallmarked ”STERLING – N856”, silversmith REED & BARTON, US. Provenance: From MFG collection.