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Cigar box
Black, Starr and Frost (American, 1876–1929)
about 1925–1929
Object Place: New York, New York
Medium/Technique
Silver, silverplate, cedar
Dimensions
Overall: 11.6 x 26.7 x 16.5 cm (4 9/16 x 10 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
The John Axelrod Collection
Accession Number2014.1363
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionRectangular sterling silver three-tiered box with a cedar interior. Rounded handles slightly protrude from the center length of the lid of each box. The lids are flush with the sides. Raised initials “W.E.C” molded or welded in block letters on the very top.
Marks
Marks are spread out on different edges of base:
[near front edge]: "BLACK, STARR & FROST."
[near proper right edge of base]: "STERLING" [stamped] and [scratched in] "26654 LYA or LYX (?)
[near rear edge of base]: (eagle symbol)
[near front edge]: "BLACK, STARR & FROST."
[near proper right edge of base]: "STERLING" [stamped] and [scratched in] "26654 LYA or LYX (?)
[near rear edge of base]: (eagle symbol)
Inscriptions"W.E.C." in raised letters on top lid of top section.
ProvenanceBy 1986, owned by Fifty/50 (gallery), New York, New York; September 10, 1986, sold by Fifty/50 to John Axelrod, Boston, Massachusetts; 2008, promised gift of John Axelrod to the Museum; 2014, gift of Axelrod to the MFA. (Accession date: October 29, 2014)