Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter | April 10, 2024
Wed, Apr 10, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 5
Pair of George III Style Paint Decorated Knife Urns
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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 |
19th century, each urn form box with sliding top on square dowel over fitted interior with numerous slots for housing knives, barber pole inlay, acorn finials, 28 x 8 x 8 in. at base
Provenance: Sotheby's, 2007 (old tags and shipping receipt); Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
Condition
surface dirt, accretion, and abrasions, numerous cracks, small chips, separations, and losses throughout, scattered areas of lifting and losses to veneers; one with veneer patch at base; one with several cracks and losses to rim
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Sotheby's, 2007 (old tags and shipping receipt); Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
