A CHARMING SAILORWORK JEWEL CASKET, CIRCA 1860
carved in the round with reliefs framed with parquetry borders, the designs including a swan; lovers' hearts; a prison entrance and fish, the lid recessed with half-model for a 12-gun brig, the plush-lined interior with three lined yellow pine jewellery trays, two compartments, mounted on four turned feet -- 8 x 8¼ x 6¼in. (20 x 21 x 16cm.)
Sold for £1,054
Estimated at £500 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A CHARMING SAILORWORK JEWEL CASKET, CIRCA 1860
carved in the round with reliefs framed with parquetry borders, the designs including a swan; lovers' hearts; a prison entrance and fish, the lid recessed with half-model for a 12-gun brig, the plush-lined interior with three lined yellow pine jewellery trays, two compartments, mounted on four turned feet -- 8 x 8¼ x 6¼in. (20 x 21 x 16cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Speedy'), 6th Nov, 2018
Page turning catalogue here
Downloadable bid form here
Main View and Sale Venue:
25 Blythe Road
London, W14 0PD
Large Object View and Post-Sale Collection:
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London, SW6 2AG
Press enquiries: Suzanne Trisk press@charlesmillerltd.com
Viewing
Saturday, 3rd November
(12noon-5pm)
Sunday, 4th November
(12noon-5pm)
Monday, 5th November
(10am-5pm)
Tuesday, 6th November
(10am-11am - limited view only)