The first, German, late 19th century shaped wood with brass mounts, mark of Robert Zassenhaus (12 x 6 3/4 x 10 in.); the second,19th century, toleware with hand-painted floral decoration, not marked (10 x 6 1/2 x 11 in.)

From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.

The first, with losses to the brass and verdigris to bowl, general wear to box; the second, with overall flaking to tole and oxidation.