UNUSUAL PARQUETRY “FRIENDSHIP” BOX.

UNUSUAL PARQUETRY “FRIENDSHIP” BOX. Second half 19th- century. This nice mahogany example with stepped hinged lid opening to an interior lined with red velvet, the lid interior fitted with mirror plate, the box on a stepped molded plinth inlaid overall in various geometric contrasting string inlays, the central panel on the box lid inlaid with a symbol of friendship illustrated by two hands clasped in a handshake. SIZE: h. 5-1/2″ x l. 10-1/4″ x d. 7-1/4″ CONDITION: Box retains original surfaces with good patina. Inlaid escutcheon now absent. Originally fitted with a small tray, now absent. 9-99893 (400-600)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

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
	3227	$345.00	UNUSUAL PARQUETRY “FRIENDSHIP” BOX. Second half 19th- century. This nice mahogany example with stepped hinged lid opening to an interior lined with red velvet, the lid interior fitted with mirror plate, the box on a stepped molded plinth inlaid overall in various geometric contrasting string inlays, the central panel on the box lid inlaid with a symbol of friendship illustrated by two hands clasped in a handshake. SIZE: h. 5-1/2″ x l. 10-1/4″ x d. 7-1/4″ CONDITION: Box retains original surfaces with good patina. Inlaid escutcheon now absent. Originally fitted with a small tray, now absent. 9-99893 (400-600) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 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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