Emporium Auction - March 23, 2023
Thu, Mar 23, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 265
Tiffany and Co. Desktop Secretary
Estimate: $300 - $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 |
American, early 20th century, of oak construction, two carrying handles, removable front wall with key and lock mechanism opening to interior with file containers, two drawers, writing plate, and a hinged storage compartment, plaque on interior reads "Tiffany & Co./Silversmiths.", 11-1/2 x 14-1/2 x 9-3/4 in.; contains various personal papers from the family of Thomas Ely of New York, including: passport, checks, letters, and a photo Daguerreotype
removable front wall unhinged from writing plate, with separation at upper left corner, and glue residue at top from missing element, cracks to interior lid storage compartment, slight separations at seams, some chips at corners, exterior with checking and some damage to wood
Condition
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Private Collection
