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The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 2

Fri, Sep 30, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 618

Stephen Rapp Sr. Burlwood Box with Mineral Inset Top

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
20th century, rectangular California Buckeye burlwood and walnut box, hinged acrylic lid with various inset mineral specimens, including: malachite, azurite, rhodochrosite, and others, opening to single compartment interior, inscribed on base with list of components (see photos) and signed "Stephen Rapp Sr.", 4-3/4 x 25 x 8 in.

Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

surface dirt and accretion, scattered scratches and typical light wear to base