This little gem is in fantastic condition, with no dents, dings, cracks, or repairs noted. The gold wash in the interior is a trifle worn, and there is a small amount of polishing wear present on the box, as well. This piece has a wonderful patina and the hinge is in great shape, as is the closure. This piece is in great condition, with no dents, dings, cracks, or repairs found. I do think that a monogram was removed at some point, however, whoever did it did a very good job.
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This is a great piece of American silver. A. E. Warner was a Baltimore silversmith, working roughly the same period as S. Kirk, and was somewhat overshadowed by the tremendous amount of work put out by the Kirk shops. In terms of quality, however, Warner took a back seat to no one, as this little gem certainly demonstrates. Again, the level of detail is simply wonderful. The claw and ball feet are very nicely done, and the engraving is just uneven enough to show it was all hand done.