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Day 3: Fine Art & Decorative Works

Sat, Jul 18, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jul 19, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1115

Large Vintage Burlwood Inlaid Music

Estimate: $1,000 - $3,000

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
Box probably Swiss, late 19th century, banded burlwood case, single-cylinder works and conforming burlwood-veneered frame, sides set with fine bronze carrying handles, 33 x 39 x 18 in., somewhat rough condition and in need of restoration, warping, cracks and veneer blistering to top, comb is lacking several points, several small molding pieces off but present, scattered losses and color retouch to veneers, lacking decorative brasses front and back, mechanism does turn and work when tried. Provenance: Estate of Virginia Self, Greenwood, South Carolina

Condition

somewhat rough condition and in need of restoration, warping, cracks and veneer blistering to top, comb is lacking several points, several small molding pieces off but present, scattered losses and color retouch to veneers, lacking decorative brasses front and back, mechanism does turn and work when tried

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