British, Asian, and Continental Auction
Wed, May 19, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 353
Dovetailed Iron Mounted Alms Box
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/British, possibly 17th/18th century, hinged lid with central slot opening to single compartment interior, hand wrought iron hinges, mounts, and locks, dovetailed joinery, with key, 10-1/4 x 16-1/4 x 11 in. - Provenance: Brunk Auctions, November 4, 2006, lot 525, sold for $800; From the Estate of the Late Jim VanStory, Weaverville, North Carolina
wood surfaces with scattered scratches, bumps, and small holes from pest damage throughout, iron elements with areas of rust and corrosion, some nails missing, lock mechanism does not seem to function
Condition
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