Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1830-1850, the larger of tapering sarcophagus form, oyster shell walnut veneers, inlaid fruitwood kite escutcheon with linear fruitwood and ebony edge inlays, opening to twin compartments with removable lids having carved pulls, later glass paneled interior (7 x 10 x 7 in.); the smaller of rectangular form, mahogany veneers with kingwood and satin wood linear "X" inlays to lid and obverse, interior with twin lidded compartments within ebony veneer trim retain much of their original tin lining (4 /12 x 8 x 4 3/4 in.).
From the Collection of a Lady, Williamsburg, Virginia Some areas of scratching and nicks; both with areas of veneer and inlay losses (more noticeable to larger form), some with associated repair; walnut veneers with shrinkage, and one lid with cracks.
