Emporium Auction
Fri, Sep 13, 2019 09:00AM EDT
Lot 296
Two 19th Century Wooden Tabletop Boxes
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 |
British/Continental, large sarcophagus shaped mahogany tea box, two interior compartments with mixing bowl, 8-1/2 x 14 x 8 in.; burl wood lap desk with decorative engravings and mother of pearl inlay, three interior compartments and purple velvet lining, 5-1/2 x 12 x 9 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina
tea box displays residue spots, back left leg coming loose, mixing bowl broken; lap desk displays crack running across top, interior panels are detached, both with other minor bumps and flaws
