300 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
May 2, 2017 - May 16, 2017
Framed letter appointing DeWitt Story to be the Assistant Coiner for the U.S. Branch Mint at San Francisco, dated Aug 16, 1869 together with a silver engraved snuff box by Koehler & Ritter (1867-1885). Snuff box inscribed, "Story" on hinged lid and marked, "K & R / S.F. Cal". Letter (sight): 9.5"h x 7.25"w. Snuff box: 3.5" x 3.25" x 1"h; 2.3 ozt. Provenance: Edwin Iloff Silver Collection, Sacramento, Ca. / Argentum, San Francisco. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $45.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
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