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Premier Auction - Session I | November 11, 2022

Fri, Nov 11, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 446

Early Carved Walnut Alms Box

Estimate: $400 - $600

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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Italian, 18th century, rectangular box/casket with hinged lid opening to single compartment interior, lid with recessed slot for offerings, probably original iron lock, 10-1/4 x 14-1/4 x 9-3/4 in.

Provenance: Estate of Ben Smith, Newnan, Georgia

Condition

surface dirt and accretion, scattered surface scratches and bumps, some chips and losses to edges, scattered pest damage throughout, missing one lock mechanism and iron strap

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