Emporium Auction
Thu, Jul 14, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 64
Carved Owl Form Nutcracker and Adjustable Book Rack
Estimate: $400 - $600
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 |
Continental, possibly German, 19th/early 20th century, carved owl form nutcracker with glass eyes, 8-1/2 in.; carved adjustable book rack with rectangular base with two sliding panels, each with hinged carved owl bookend with glass eyes, 2-1/2 x 17 x 5-3/4 in. closed/folded down, height with owls upright 7 in., extends to 29 in.
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition
some surface dust, scattered surface scratches and bumps
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