The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I
Sat, Feb 24, 2024 12:00PM EST
Lot 292
Melting Coin Vase. English, ca. 1880. A small coin is dropp...
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Melting Coin Vase. English, ca. 1880. A small coin is dropped into the turned boxwood vase, which is covered. The lid is lifted again and the coin is seen to be melted in the bottom of the vase. The coin is then reformed into its original state. Height 3 1/8?. Finely turned.?Mercury was used in the lower compartment of the vase to provide the ?melting? effect.
