Emporium Auction
Thu, Sep 15, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 107
Two British Carved Bible 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 |
18th century oak example with carved front panel, design of swirling geometric pattern, open interior with till, iron and brass latch and lock, snipe hinges, 7-5/8 x 22 x 12-1/2 in.; with a 19th century carved and stained pine example, scrolling floral design on four sides, converted to a vitrine with glass top, felt lined interior and base, with key, 5 x 18-1/2 x 11-1/2 in.
Provenance: The Important Private Collection of a Rocky Mountain Couple
Condition
both with mellow rich color; oak example with replaced hinges with associated patches to back board, replaced lock and catch, scratches, scattered losses; pine example likely later glass top, replaced hinges, scratches and scattered losses
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