Emporium Auctions
Thu, Mar 24, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 54
French Burlwood Keepsake Box
Estimate: $200 - $400
Sold for
$150
Sold Price excludes BP
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, mid 19th century, in the boulle style, rectangular lidded tea caddy or keepsake box with burl inlaid top, burl, ebony, birds eye maple and fruitwood veneers, original brass escutcheon and hinges, rich, dark patina, 3-1/4 x 6-3/4 x 4-3/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Colorado, From the consignor's personal collection of boxes and tea caddies dating from late 18th to 19th centuries, across European, Continental, American and Asian genres
Condition
scattered surface scratches and edge bumps; burl lidded box with loose lid, large crack and separation to bottom panel; tea caddy with a few very small losses to inlay on lid
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