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Emporium & Humber Family Collection Auction

Fri, Feb 4, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 131

Two Small Continental Cylinder Music 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

possibly German, 19th/early 20th century, two examples in rectangular cases with glass panels over works, each with winder key: one with diamond and star inlaid case, label with list of "6 Airs", 2-1/4 x 6-1/4 x 3-7/8 in.; one with ivory paneled top with relief carved chinoiserie decoration, 2 x 5 x 3-1/4 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Colorado

Note: From a private collection representing 18th and 19th century tea caddies and boxes of various designs from America, Britain, Asia and Europe. 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.

Condition

some scratches and bumps to cases; diamond and star inlaid example not working at time of inspection (cannot get fan to move), crack and separation with some infill at bottom panel; ivory paneled example playing at time of inspection