The Collection of David Dunton EIGHT DRESSER ARTICLES
mid-20th century.
1. Sterling silver mug with hollow-cast handle and rolled rim, impressed on the bottom with mark of Richard Dimes Company (South Boston, Massachusetts, 1908-55), wd. 4, dp. 3, ht. 2 7/8 in.; approx. 3.925 Troy oz.
2. Flat napkin ring with ovolo corners, engraved decorative border centering the initials "D.H.D.", the date "4-5-1936" on reverse, the interior impressed with mark of Matthews Company (Newark, New Jersey, 1907-36) above "STERLING / 2 23-4", wd. 3 in.; approx. 0.765 Troy oz.
3. Coin silver penknife with cast relief decoration of cornucopias and anthemion on two sides, the blade impressed with marks of Albert Coles (New York, New York, fl. 1835-75), lg. 5 7/8 in.
4. One comb with ridged sterling silver mount impressed with mark of Gorham (Providence, Rhode Island, est. 1831), pattern no. 603, engraved monogram "DDH" at center on one side, lg. 6 5/8 in.
5-6. Two clothes brushes with wooden paddle encased in sterling silver, impressed with mark of Gorham, pattern no. 22, both engraved "DDH" at center, wd. 2 3/4, dp. 4 1/2, ht. 1 5/8 in.
7. Cast jade-colored glass cylindrical box with hinging lid on gold-tone mounts, diam. 2 1/4, ht. 3 7/8 in.
8. One molded leather and velvet-lined jewelry box blind-stamped "FIRST FIRENZE / MADE IN ITALY" on bottom, wd. 6 1/4, dp. 4 1/2, ht. 2 1/8 in.