Richmond, Virginia Premier Auction
Sat, Nov 9, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 79
Pair of Federal Mahogany Knife 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 |
probably American,˜late 18th/early 19th century, figured mahogany with serpentine fronts and inlaid borders, hinged lids with interior star inlay, one with fitted interior, one partial, brass escutcheons, 14-1/2 x 9 x 12 in. Provenance: The Estate of Thomas W. Wood of Richmond and Williamsburg, Virginia
one box lacking most of interior fittings, both with cracks, shrinkage and lifting of veneer, scattered losses to inlay and molding
