19th Century Enameled Box Offered For Sale

Cleveland , Ohio -- 20 February 2012

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19th Century Enamel Box

(Aspire Auctions, Inc.)

Aspire Auctions, Inc., is offering a lovely box with tooled silver and enameled decoration by French artist Théophile Soyer and a miniature painting after British portraitist Francis Cotes of one if the famed 18th Century Gunning sisters, known for their beauty and successful marriages. The box is inscribed Tiffany & Co., France and was probably sold in the shop of Charles Lewis Tiffany, the father of Louis Comfort Tiffany.

Aspire Auctions’ February online auction catalogue will be posted for viewing on March 16th at www.aspireauctions.com Bidding opens this Friday March 23rd and lots close the following week, starting March 29th. It's a timed auction, so you can bid anytime from anywhere, up until the timer runs out for the lot. Lots close in 1 minute intervals, over a two day period. There are over 700 lots, ranging from fine paintings, sculpture, Asian, sterling, fine watches & jewelry, pottery & glass, books, antique weapons, furniture and carpets.

About Aspire Auctions, Inc.:

Aspire Auctions, Inc. is the largest fine art and antiques auction house in Northern Ohio, predicated on sales results. Headquartered in Cleveland Ohio, Aspire has a second gallery in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, and representation in Atlanta Georgia. Aspire provides certified appraisals, adhering to USPAP standards, and offer free auction estimates daily, either in person at home, in the gallery or via email. The auction gallery is located in the Historic Bloch Building, listed on the National Registry, in a renovated salon with large viewing rooms with natural light. All factions of the business including shipping, website, software, photography, et al, are directly handled by Aspire Staff without any third party involvement. We currently work with museums, individuals, banks, attorneys and trustees to realize the full potential of property through our auction venue.