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Live Auction

Premier Auction | Session III

Sat, Dec 7, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 1466

Group of Five Memento Mori Patch Boxes

Estimate: $500 - $700

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/Continental, 19th century, three gilt ivory with braided hair under glass, two with mirror linings, one with plaque marked "P. Blencowe, Died Dec 8, 1837, Aged 58"; two wood coffin form boxes, one with inlaid brass monogram "P.C." and sliding lid, one with front and back sliding panels over compartments, front compartment with small carved figure inside, marked "Gone but not forgotten", each approximately 3/4 x 3-1/2 in.; Note:  ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.; Provenance: Private Collection, Memphis, Tennessee

Condition

scattered surface abrasions, wear to interior linings, significant wear to mirror linings, one mirror plate loose, chips and losses to one wood box corner and sliding lid
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