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Emporium & Humber Family Collection Auction

Fri, Feb 4, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 26

Victorian Papier Mache and Mother of Pearl Box

Estimate: $200 - $400

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

19th century, scalloped edges, hinged lid opening to pale blue velvet lined interior, decorated with Mother of Pearl inlay, figural silhouettes amongst borders of grapevines, gilt accents, black lacquer ground, 5-5/8 x 13 x 16 in.

Provenance: North Carolina Collection

Condition

scattered chips, flakes, and losses, wear to gilt decoration, scratches and abrasions, some cracks and crackle, velvet with some stains