Emporium Auction - July 13, 2023
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 32
Southeast Asian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Box
Estimate: $200 - $400
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, rectangular form with inlaid mother of pearl abstract vine decoration, hinged lid with mirrored underside over lidded divided interior with fitted removable tray, 8-1/2 x 18-1/2 x 10-1/2 in.
Condition
surface dirt, scattered shrinkage cracks and separations, one interior compartment lid lacking pull, some interior elements misaligned, lacking side handles (unused holes)
Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
