Emporium Auctions - February 2, 2023
Thu, Feb 2, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 41
Six Wood and TortoiseShell Round Boxes
Estimate: $400 - $600
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, burl with tortoise lining, gold foil medallion reads "Hommage au Lafayette"; pressed horn box reads "Caroline Queen of England / Sheffield"; wooden box with printed image of couple holding hands; burl with tortoise interior, image of red capped man; pressed burl box with tortoise interior; pressed box with figure of 18th century lady, largest 3-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia
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Condition
scattered chips and scratches consistent with age and use, minor cracks to body of Queen Caroline box lid, wear to image on pressed burl box
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