Antique Furniture, Fine Arts and Jewelry
Sat, Jan 14, 2017 11:00AM EST - Sun, Jan 15, 2017 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 1252
GROUP OF TWO CARVED MOTHER-OF-PEARL BOXES
Estimate: $300 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $400 | $50 |
| $900 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $150,000 | $10,000 |
GROUP OF TWO CARVED MOTHER-OF-PEARL BOXES, L TO 2 7/8":Comprising: (1) French silver and carved mother-of-pearl box, probably 19th century, the rectangular form mother-of-pearl box with silver mounts, surface carved, the top depicting two ladies and one gentleman in a pastoral setting, small carved panels to sides, with French Minerva's stamp to interior lip, interior engraved "Betsy M. Keith / To be kept in the Keith family", height 3/4", length 2 7/8", width 2 5/8"; and (1) carved mother-of-pearl box, probably 19th century, the rounded rectangular box with silver metal mounts, surface carved, the top depicting the Crucifixion with the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene, carved patterning to sides and bottoms, unmarked, height 1", length 2 3/4", width 2".
Condition
Two small panels of mother-of-pearl missing from the sides of the French box, some nicks and scratches to surface as well. The interior of the box with tarnishing throughout. The mother-of-pearl panels are loose throughout for the unmarked box. The metal frame has also been dented and nicked slightly (MK). On the unmarked box, the top panel is detached from the metal frame. RB 1-5-17
Shipping info
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SHIPPING COMPANIES (large or small items)
PAKMAIL - Adam, Doug 248.393.3277 voice 248.393.2822 fax ship@pakmailmichigan.com (email) www.pakmailmichigan.com (website)
PAKMAIL - Derek 586.773.3377 Voice 586.773.3355 fax us516@pakmail.org
CRATERS & FREIGHTERS - Sandy 866.924.5522 voice 586.268.4170 fax detroit@cratersfreighters.com
PAKMAIL - Bob 248.543.3097 voice 248.543.5236 fax quotes@pakmailferndale.com
HANDLE W/CARE PACKAGING STORE - Andrew
248.709.9881, mi110packstore@aol.com
MOVERS (FOR VERY LARGE ITEMS, FURNITURE)
JOHN NOSEDA & SON, INC. Moving, Crate & Ship, Storage 586.563.2273 cell 586.203.8175 fax info@movegiant.com
PAKMAIL - Adam, Doug 248.393.3277 voice 248.393.2822 fax ship@pakmailmichigan.com (email)
WINTERSTEEN TRUCKING, INC Antiques & Fine Art ‘s Kansas based 917.328.0888 Edgar
PLYCON TRANSPORT Mike Email, online ship quotes www.plyconvanlines.com
McCALLUM MOVING 586.776.7898 voice 586.777.4089 fax
GROSSE POINTE MOVING 313.882.4400 voice
ART PACK SERVICES INC. Susan Logan-Ferry 248.478.8946 voice 248.478.9588 fax
Marching Ant Moving - Grand Blanc 810.694.6272, Lake Orion 248.276.4600, Houghton Lake 989.202.4211, services@marchingantmoving.com
FRISBEE MOVING 313.837.0808 voice 313.837.8495 fax
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