Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Specialty Auctions | October 22, 2020

Thu, Oct 22, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 102

Carved Chinese Box and Carved Sword Stand

Estimate: $50 - $100

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
carved circular box depicting figures and character text, character mark to base, 8-1/2 in.; carved wood sword stand in the form of a temple gate, 12 x 12-1/2 in.Note:ÿObjects from this personal collection were acquired in Shanghai, China between the years 1862-1902. They were collected by Frederick and Margaret Haskell. Mr. Haskell was the owner of the Japan and China Trading Company. The couple retired to Lake Weir Florida in 1902, bringing these collected objects with them to the United States and they descended through the family to current day. These objects are now being offered to the public for the first time by Brunk Auctions.ÿ - Provenance: Collected in Shanghai, China prior to 1902 by Frederick and Margaret Haskell; By descent in family to Frances Arnold; Private Collection, Newnan, Georgia

Condition

box with split in lid, some edge wear and abrasions; sword stand with repaired break to column, one leg missing foot, one column loose, abrasions
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