Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter | April 10, 2024
Wed, Apr 10, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 2
Georgian Conch Shell Inlaid Decanter Case
Estimate: $600 - $900
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 |
British, 18th/early 19th century, rectangular case with shell inlay, hinged lid opening to divided paper lined interior housing six gilt decorated clear glass decanters, case 8-1/4 x 10 x 7-3/4 in., each decanter approximately 7-1/2 x 2-3/4 x 2-3/4 in.
Provenance: Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
Condition
surface dirt and accretion, case with scattered bumps, cracks and small chips along base panel, losses to interior liner; glass decanters with losses to gilding, scattered air bubbles, pontil scars; one stopper stuck in bottle neck (possibly with adhesive)
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Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
