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The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 111

A Tahan Ebonized and Mother of Pearl Box

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

French, late 19th century, oval shaped box with octagonal lid and base, with brass mountings, brass marked "Tahan Paris", with lock and key, interior with velvet lining, eight footed base with felt pads, 4-1/4 x 7-1/2 in.

Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

oval on top of lid is loose and has potential repair, some separation on lid, wear to base

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