Emporium Auctions
Thu, Feb 11, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 73
Assorted Group of Three Boxes
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 |
British/American, 18th/19th century, knife box, hinged lid opening to fitted divided interior, stripe and star inlay and veneers, brass oval escutcheon, 14-1/4 x 8-1/2 x 10-1/2 in.; rectangular form, hinged lid with petal inlay opening to brass and burgundy/cream fabric lined interior, 6-1/4 x 13 x 8-1/2 in.; circular brass banded lidded box faintly stamped "Spices", housing eight smaller cylindrical containers variously stamped with names of spices, overall box 3-1/2 x 9-1/2 in., smaller containers 2-3/4 x 2-1/2 in. and 2-3/4 x 3-1/4 in.
all with possible later refinishing, scattered surface scratches, bumps, and small cracks throughout; knife box with losses to veneers, especially at top right of lid, crack and separation to lid top, break and repair to top right corner; rectangular example with crack to underside, interior lining possible later; spice box with stains and finish wear, two with later affixed labels for spices
Condition
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