glass ; metal -- silver ; metal -- silver gilding ; metal -- sterling silver
Date Original
ca. 1890 - 1895
Description
Silver frame with gilding and glass, sold in lined case with retailer listed on case interior. Made in France by an unknown maker, retailed in San Antonio by Bell & Brothers.
Dimensions
7 3/8 x 3 3/16 x 7/16 in. (18.7 x 8.1 x 1.1 cm) ; Case: 1 1/8 x 4 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. (2.9 x 11.4 x 22.2 cm)
Place of Origin
France ; San Antonio (Bexar County, Tex.)
Provenance
The Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill
Caption / Inscription / Signature
Marked on bezel: "FRANCE / STERLING" ; Marked on handle: "FRANCE" ; Marked on inside of case: "BELL & BROS. / San Antonio Tex."