Sale 231
| Chicago
| Chicago
Estimate$300 – $500
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Property from the Estate of Mr. Mark Fritz, West Bloomfield, Michigan
Blood stone says "For Live" with a tree and an eyeball. Citrine example says "For Auld Lang Syne" with a hand holding a mug. Green stone says "Brighter Hours Will Come" with a lantern. White stone reading "I Wound to Heal" with a pocket knife. Onyx example reads "To Give to Forgive" has a hand and a heart. The amethyst example reads "La Fideliti Me Condi" with a winged putto walking a dog. Green stone section having oxidation to gilt metal otherwise gilt metal fairly bright. Some wax residue in places. Amethyst handle with very light flakes to faceted edges, otherwise overall good condition. Other amethyst handled example having a sterling band by Tiffany & Co. under the directorship of Moore. The initials are possibly AMQ. Agate example in overall good condition without chips or cracks. Having a heraldic crest with a hand holding an arrow above a striped shield centered with a star over a banner with Latin inscription.
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