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The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 2

Fri, Sep 30, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 603

Two Stone Boxes in Malachite, Nephrite, Ocean Jasper

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
20th century, each of rectangular form with hinged lid and wood lined open interior, comprising: malachite example, with key, 3-1/8 x 9-1/2 x 5-1/2 in.; nephrite and ocean jasper example, 2-5/8 x 8-1/4 x 3-3/8 in.

Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

surface dirt and accretion, scattered surface scratches, natural inclusions throughout, light edge wear; malachite example lock mechanism not tested; nephrite and jasper example hinge mechanism sticks slightly when opening