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Emporium Auctions - February 2, 2023

Thu, Feb 2, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 67

French Gilt Metal Globe de Mariee

Estimate: $100 - $300

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

late 19th century, in the form of a chair, formed with gilt metal leaves, scrolls, and bead work, button tufted red velvet seat, back and base of chair inset with mirrors, surmounted with a bird and wreath finial, glass cloche with stand, chair, 17-1/2 in.

Provenance: John W. Stark House, Springfield, Tennessee

Condition

loss to silvering on mirror plates, discoloration, wear to velvet upholstery, slightly bent out of form, embedded dust, scratching, wear consistent with age

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