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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 954

Oak Decanter Box Celebrating English

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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War Victories England, late 19th century, hinged top with deep floral carving around shield with burned motto "ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERYMAN WILL DO HIS DUTY" and on the sides the names of various English victories: "H.M.S. VICTORY 1765", "NILE", "TRAFALGAR" AND "COPENHAGEN"; oval frames on sides hold images including "The Death of Nelson" after Benjamin West, a picture of HMS Victory, and the death of Capt. CasaBianca's son on the Orient during the Battle of the Nile, four cut-glass decanters fit into the divided interior, no marks, 11-3/4 x 9-3/4 in. no key, one decanter with frozen stopper, two other stoppers chipped, one decanter chipped on the rim, one decanter with scale inside, some cracks in the wood. Provenance: Private Collection

Condition

no key, one decanter with frozen stopper, two other stoppers chipped, one decanter chipped on the rim, one decanter with scale inside, some cracks in the wood

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