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FINE ART + DESIGN SUMMER 2026

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2026-08-27 12:00:00 2026-08-27 12:00:00 America/New_York Vallots Auctioneers Vallots Auctioneers : FINE ART + DESIGN SUMMER 2026 https://auction.vallots.com/auctions/vallot-auctioneers/fine-art-design-summer-2026-23063 Our Fine Art & Design Summer 2026 auction features property from The Preservation Society of Newport County deaccessioned and formerly in situ for decades and original to several of the most celebrated Newport mansions. Previously unseen original artworks and antiques and art from the estate of renowned marine artist John Mecray, alongside a selection of antique to contemporary prints, paintings, decor, sterling silver wares, and a range of vintage and antique rugs from historic Newport and other Rhode Island estates. Vallots Auctioneers info@vallots.com

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Lot 31

A Group of Silver Articles

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Starting Bid

$100

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$100	$25
$500	$50
$1,000	$100
$2,500	$250
$5,000	$500
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$25,000	$2,500
$50,000	$5,000
$100,000	$10,000

A collection of three (3) silver articles.

i. One (1) mug with handle, manufactured by M. Fred Hirsch Silver co. Inscribed "Gene Sept 30. 1938." 3 x 4".

ii. One (1) ornate figural frog cocktail fork. Unusual and Unidentified hallmarks. Tested sterling. The frog figure on the top of the fork was holding a lily pad parasol that has snapped off but will be included alongside the fork for repair. 4 1/2".

iii. One (1) Luktevannshus hinged scent box or vinaigrette. Possibly thickly plated, though acid tested sterling or higher. Inscribed on the front "MJDL, 1780." 2 3/4 x 1 3/4".

Total weight : 159 grams.

Condition

Various conditions consistent with age and use. The bottom of the cup is dented and uneven. The frog fork has a broken parasol. The vinaigrette is lightly scuffed and has some very small dents in places, brass toned around the engraved section.

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