$2,015
Hexagonal Inlaid Mahogany Veneer Covered Box, England, early 19th century, the box with hinged lid with shell inlay, with crossbanded, string, and vine motif inlaid borders, the three front inlaid panels inlaid with oak leaf and acorns and floral blossom motifs, the interior containing two velvet-lined lift-out trays, (minor imperfections), ht. 5, wd. 9 1/8, dp. 4 in. A few losses to string inlay on corners and edges, left front facing oak leaf and acorn motif inlay is lifting, 7/8 x 1/8 sliver of patch repair to veneer on cover, scattered old scratches and abrasions, and veneer cracks.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-03-06