Premier and Emporium Auctions
Fri, May 15, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 118
Two Dutch Brass Tobacco Boxes
Estimate: $100 - $300
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/19th century, elongated forms, hinged lids, one with engraved text and decoration, deer headed figure with spear, restrained man and mythical beasts, 6-1/4 x 2-1/4 x 1-1/2 in.; one with text and decoration in shallow relief, top with portraits of royals, "Fridericus Rex Borussia", "Georgius III Rex Anglia", base with portrait "Fridericus Borussorum Rex" and battle scene, "Lowositz", "Prag", 6 x 1-3/4 x 1-1/4 in.Provenance: Private Collection, Pinehurst, North Carolina
scattered surface scratches, minor dents and warping, areas of oxidation, residue buildup, both with rubbing and fading to text
Condition
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