Emporium Auction - September 14, 2023
Thu, Sep 14, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 42
Walnut Brass Mounted Letter Box with Standish
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 |
British, 19th century, rectangular dome top box with brass mounts, hinged lid opening to divided interior, standish with recessed pen tray and two glass inkwells, on bun feet, with key, 7-1/2 x 12 x 9 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Biltmore Forest, North Carolina
Condition
case with scattered scratches and bumps, surface dirt, brass with some discoloration and spotting, divider slightly loose and interferes with lid closing (lid can close fully, but divider panel must be pushed back in prior to closing); one inkwell with large rim chip and associated cracks
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Private Collection, Biltmore Forest, North Carolina
