Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Sep 17, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1083
Fine William and Mary Line and Berry Inlaid Bible Box
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
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 |
Chester County, Pennsylvania, circa 1749, inlaid initials and date "AM 1749", retaining a fine old dry surface, walnut with pine and poplar secondary, hinged lid with interior till, original lock and hinges, highly figured walnut box, original turned feet, 21-1/4 x 14-1/2 x 11-1/4 in.
Note: An exceptionally fine and well preserved example of a pre-1750 line and berry bible box.
Provenance: Collection of James Sorber; Sold Pook & Pook, October 1, 2011, lot 336 for $51,000; Collection of C.L. Prickett
Condition
very fine state of preservation with old, probably original dry, patinated surface, minor area of old infill at edge of lid, some mouse chew at inside edges, original feet with minor wear, other typical minor flaws
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