Emporium Auctions
Thu, Mar 24, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 96
Two Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Work 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, 18th/early 19th century, each of rectangular form with checkered inlaid banding: one with inlaid escutcheon, single compartment interior over drawer with dividers, lion mask side handle, 6-1/2 x 12 x 8 in.; one with brass lid handle, hinged lid opening to divided interior, 6 x 11 x 7-1/2 in.
Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Provenance: The Important Private Collection of a Rocky Mountain Couple
Condition
scattered surface scratches and bumps; larger example with minor warping to lid, missing drawer escutcheon, some cracks, chips, and small losses to inlay, minor lifting to veneers, some stains to lid, crack to lid underside, missing one lion handle
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