The Jerold D. Krouse Collection: Masterpieces from America & Ireland | November 11, 2025
Tue, Nov 11, 2025 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 230
Wood and Bronze Mounted Indian Dowry Box
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$200
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
probably Kerala, 19th century, trapezoidal form, hinged lid opening to divided leather lined interior with compartments for jewelry, elaborate openwork brass mounts, 8-1/2 x 13-1/2 x 9-1/2 in.
Provenance: New Orleans Auction Galleries, Inc., New Orleans, Louisiana, September 24, 2001, sale no. 0105, lot 432 (accompanied by copy of receipt); The Jerold Krouse Collection
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New Orleans Auction Galleries, Inc., New Orleans, Louisiana, September 24, 2001, sale no. 0105, lot 432 (accompanied by copy of receipt); The Jerold Krouse Collection
some slight warping to lid (does not sit flush), scattered surface abrasions and scratches, top side bronze mounts replaced (formerly with larger mounts), some scuffs to interior leather lining, lacking key
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