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The Collection of Michael Rainey, Beaufort, South Carolina | November 11, 2026

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From the collection of the late Michael Rainey, decorated Marine Corps fighter pilot and antiques dealer: American and British furniture, including miniature furniture; American, British, and Continental fine art including marine and sporting pictures and portrait miniatures; carriage clocks, baskets, boxes and canes; silver and glass articles; aviation collectibles; globes; garden furniture and objects, early LV trunk; military uniforms; 1995 Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle and a 1953 MG convertible; ship and car models and giltwood eagle that graced the entrance of Rainey’s gallery
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Lot 688

Collection of Eleven Boxes

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Starting Bid
$400

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comprising: painted tea caddy with metal mounts, ring handles, and lead lining; painted box with crackled finish and initials "A.B." to lid and painted interior; inlaid oval tea caddy with lead paint lining; inlaid rectangular box with bone escutcheon and initials to lid (possibly MR), marbled paper to interior of lid; ball foot mahogany veneer box with broken key; rectangular inlaid box with probably birch veneer with key; metal mounted faux alligator stamped leather covered box with silk lining; four 20th century bird's-eye maple boxes, made in Morocco per labels to undersides, one with key; largest 5-7/8 x 14-3/8 x 8-3/4 in.

Provenance: The Collection of Michael Rainey, Beaufort, South Carolina

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The Collection of Michael Rainey, Beaufort, South Carolina

wear including losses, scratches, and abrasions overall, accretion and surface dirt, cracking and some scattered losses to veneered and inlaid surfaces, boxes with painted surfaces with losses to paint at interiors and exteriors; some hinges broken, oxidation and verdigris to metal elements; tea caddies with crumbling and losses to lead paint at interiors, painted tea caddy lacking one lid, others possibly associated; inlaid "MR" box with dry surface; alligator box with some metal mounts detached but retained, dryness and scuffing to leather, losses and discoloration to silk Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.