19th century, fine relief carved case with pagoda form lid, on leaf carved scroll supports and feet, divided interior, 33-1/2 x 17-1/4 x 15-1/4 in.; accompanied by copy of invoice for $7,500Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.˜˜Provenance: purchased from the descendants of Major and Mrs. Williams, Red Oak Plantation, Virginia, circa 1840; Gary Hendershott, Little Rock, Arizona, May 19, 2005; Property From a Franklin, Tennessee Historic HomeNote: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.˜˜
Condition
cracks and repairs at top of lid, divided interior lacking some dividers and tray, old dry varnish surface with scattered abrasions and wear, especially at feet, lid with repaired cracks with some color retouch, minor cracks at scroll supports