20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] A 19TH-CENTURY BURR WALNUT WORK BOX <br/>the lid...
A 19TH-CENTURY BURR WALNUT WORK BOX
the lid depicting an early merchant sail/steam ship in full sail, with smoking funnel and red ensign, the side panels with geometric design, interior with compartmented tray and pin cushion -- 5½ x 13 x 9½in. (14 x 33 x 24cm.); together with a smaller marquetry money box, the front panel with marquetry picture of the light ship Nore -- 7 x 3½ x 4in. (18 x 9 x 10cm.)
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the lid depicting an early merchant sail/steam ship in full sail, with smoking funnel and red ensign, the side panels with geometric design, interior with compartmented tray and pin cushion -- 5½ x 13 x 9½in. (14 x 33 x 24cm.); together with a smaller marquetry money box, the front panel with marquetry picture of the light ship Nore -- 7 x 3½ x 4in. (18 x 9 x 10cm.)
(2)
Sold for £868
Estimated at £500 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 19TH-CENTURY BURR WALNUT WORK BOX
the lid depicting an early merchant sail/steam ship in full sail, with smoking funnel and red ensign, the side panels with geometric design, interior with compartmented tray and pin cushion -- 5½ x 13 x 9½in. (14 x 33 x 24cm.); together with a smaller marquetry money box, the front panel with marquetry picture of the light ship Nore -- 7 x 3½ x 4in. (18 x 9 x 10cm.)
(2)
the lid depicting an early merchant sail/steam ship in full sail, with smoking funnel and red ensign, the side panels with geometric design, interior with compartmented tray and pin cushion -- 5½ x 13 x 9½in. (14 x 33 x 24cm.); together with a smaller marquetry money box, the front panel with marquetry picture of the light ship Nore -- 7 x 3½ x 4in. (18 x 9 x 10cm.)
(2)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
