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Lot 1109

Dor? Bronze and Mother of Pearl Dresser Box

Estimate: $600 - $900

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French, late 19th/early 20th century, gilt scrollwork and floral embellishments, side and top panels with mother of pearl, raised on four feet, hinged top with ivory portrait painting, signed "L. B(?)", interior velvet lining, with key, 4-1/4 x 7-1/2 x 7-1/2 in.Note:˜?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: Private Florida CollectionNote: ?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

scattered surface scratches, dents, and warping, areas of discoloration and tarnish, lock mechanism broken, some gilt embellishments loose, top panel containing ivory painting loose, staining to interior lining, interior lining coming loose