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Lot 1118
A Grouping of Three English Mahogany Boxes
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
The first two circa 1850, rectangular form with light and dark wood inlaid borders, each with inlaid diamond form esutcheon, the larger with open interior, the smaller a tea caddy with twin compartment lidded compartments to interior (6 x 12 x 6 in. larger); also included in the lot is a late 20th century mahogany jewelry/trinket box, faux brass shield escutcheon raised on a molded base with bracket feet. (6 3/8 x 11 1/2 x 6 3/8 in. handle down).

From the Estate of the late Ann M. Vaden, Greensboro, North Carolina

Scattered inlay and veneer loss to borders; some remnants of original lining to tea caddy; interior lacking corner supports and compartment lid missing pull.