INTRIGUING GROUP OF 18 SMALL BOXES OF WIDELY VARIED FORM AND MATERIAL.

Mid-18th/late 19th century, European or possibly American. Most of the boxes are made of wood however shagreen, marquetry, paper mache, and vegetable ivory examples are represented. Forms include heart, fist, shoe, square, round, and more delicately executed styles. A few larger examples have silver, mother of pearl, and brass pin inlays. A small music box has an intricately executed marquetry top. Others have added gilded or brass metal on the top. One small example has “Will you take a pinch?” written on the lid. SIZE: Smallest: 1″ x 2″. Largest: 3-1/4″ x 2-3/4″. CONDITION: Most boxes show expected wear but no abuse. All appear functional with no notable losses, all appear complete. 51628-7 (800-1,200) – Lot 2334

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2334	$484.00	INTRIGUING GROUP OF 18 SMALL BOXES OF WIDELY VARIED FORM AND MATERIAL. Mid-18th/late 19th century, European or possibly American. Most of the boxes are made of wood however shagreen, marquetry, paper mache, and vegetable ivory examples are represented. Forms include heart, fist, shoe, square, round, and more delicately executed styles. A few larger examples have silver, mother of pearl, and brass pin inlays. A small music box has an intricately executed marquetry top. Others have added gilded or brass metal on the top. One small example has “Will you take a pinch?” written on the lid. SIZE: Smallest: 1″ x 2″. Largest: 3-1/4″ x 2-3/4″. CONDITION: Most boxes show expected wear but no abuse. All appear functional with no notable losses, all appear complete. 51628-7 (800-1,200) – Lot 2334 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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INTRIGUING GROUP OF 18 SMALL BOXES OF WIDELY VARIED FORM AND MATERIAL.