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The Canada 150 Auction

June 27, 2017

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LOT 620

Lot 620

Silver and Pictorial Enamel Niagara Falls Vesta Case, c.1900

Silver and Pictorial Enamel Niagara Falls Vesta Case, c.1900
Lot 620 Details
Silver and Pictorial Enamel Niagara Falls Vesta Case, c.1900

height 2.4" — 6 cm.

Estimate $100-$200

Realised: $192
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Note:

Oh the lovers come a thousand miles,
They leave their home and mother;
Yet when they reach Niagara Falls
They only see each other.

See Niagara's waters rolling,
See the misty spray;
See the happy lovers strolling,
It's everybody's wedding day.

To see the Falls they took a ride
On the steamship "Maid O' the Mist";
She forgot the Falls she was so busy
Being hugged and kissed.

See the mighty river rushing
'tween its rocky walls;
See the happy lovers strolling
By our Niagara Falls.

He said, "Is oo my darling?"
He said, "Whose darling is oo?"
He said, "Is oo my baby?"
And she always answered, "Goo-goo-goo."

-Anonymous, 19th century

CONDITION DETAILS

Some minor loss to enamel; otherwise substantially in good condition; well marked STERLING (twice)

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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