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Thu, Feb 11, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 131

Group of Four Small Boxes and Tea Caddies

Estimate: $300 - $500

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/early 20th century, tole painted example, hinged lid opening to divided interior compartment, paw feet, floral finial; oval form example with inlaid floral decoration, hinged lid opening to lined interior; tortoiseshell box with floral mother of pearl inlay, hinged lid opening to red silk and paper lined interior; small burlwood and gilt box, hinged lid opening to blue silk lined interior; largest 5-1/4 x 5-1/4 x 3-3/4 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.

Condition

tole example with surface dirt layer, some wear and losses to paint, some dents and warping to metal; oval example with some surface abrasions and bumps, a few cracks throughout, lid loose on hinge; tortoiseshell example with some cracks and small losses, one back hinge missing, lid loose; 
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