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Five Chinese Enameled Copper, Brass, and Jade Table Articles, circa 1930
Marks: CHINA
2-5/8 h x 5-3/8 w x 3-3/4 d inches (6.7 x 13.7 x 9.5 cm) (largest, pink box)

The lot comprising white enameled hand warmer with floral motif accompanied by hand-written tag: CHINA-ENAMEL-HANDLED SCOOP W/COVER, FROM BOOKCASE IN ST'S ROOM 1935-onward, companion to ladle, labeled elsewhere, 5/96, white enameled ladle with floral motif accompanied by hand-written tag: ST. gift of GAT, Kept on shelf in bedroom during #227 occupancy, pink enamel on copper box with floral motif having underside with handwritten notation HAWAII 1935, ladle-form dish with figural carved jade dragon handle, and enameled gourd-form box with applied foliage.

Note: The tag on the ladle indicates that the ladle was given to Shirley Temple by her mother Gertrude Amelia Temple.

Property from the Personal Collection of Shirley Temple Black


Condition Report*: Chipping and losses to some enamel to pink box, three hairlines to enamel to interior of ladle, light scattered chipping to gourd-form box, otherwise with surface scratches and wear commensurate with age and use.
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Auction Dates
December, 2016
6th Tuesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
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Sold on Dec 6, 2016 for: $750.00
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