Denhams in the UK has a Space Compax coming up for auction (lot 815), but they have estimated it at £3,500-4,000, which seems a little steep. http://www.denhams.com/auction-catalogue/antique/ Any thoughts many thanks tim
I haven't looked at the example that is up for auction, but if it is in good condition and all authentic/correct, it is likely to go well over that estimate, IMO.
Someone please translate for me re objects of virtue. I don't see any maidens for sale http://www.denhams.com/auction-catalogue/antique/653/silver-jewellery
bad anglicization of "objects of vertu." "Virtue" is a literally correct translation, but not quite the same as "vertu" in this context. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertu_(collections)