£16
Group of Antique & Early 20th Century Wooden Boxes & Cases
A mixed group of antique and early 20th century wooden boxes comprising a large oak specimen or presentation box with brass plaque dated 1925 inscribed “Oak taken from bed of River Tees”, containing assorted wood samples; a bone and hardwood inlaid rectangular box (likely Anglo-Indian or Continental); a banded timber trunk-form box; a decorated rectangular wooden box with fitted interior; and a small velvet-lined jewellery or trinket box. Various timbers and constructions, late 19th to early 20th century.
Condition: All in well-used, age-worn condition with heavy surface wear, knocks, splits and losses to corners, lifting and losses to inlay on the bone-inlaid box, staining and corrosion to metal fittings, and general interior wear. The River Tees box structurally sound but with scratches, dark staining and wear throughout. Contents of wood samples included as found. Sold strictly for restoration or decorative use.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
30% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
33.6% inc VAT*
33.6% inc VAT*
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