Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 2: American & European Decorative Arts

Sat, Nov 19, 2016 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 20, 2016 09:00AM EST
Lot 792

Two Tunbridge Ware Rosewood Jewelry

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Boxes English, 19th century, one with mother-of-pearl inlay on cover with Tunbridge marquetry surround, cover with satin-lined interior over paper-lined shelf lifting to expose an open interior, mother-of-pearl escutcheon, original key, 5-3/4 x 10-3/4 in., good condition, minor flaws to veneer surface; with another of similar design, hexagonal center flanked by bands continuing down front panel and forming an escutcheon, blue-satin and silk lined interior compartments with mother-of-pearl star pulls, lower open compartment lined with gold foil and blue paper of the period, original key, 6-1/4 x 12 in., minor veneer losses at base with minor veneer repairs, lacking interior mirror. Notes: •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.. Provenance: Private Collection