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June 17, 2010

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LOT 525

Lot 525

Austro-Hungarian Engraved Ivory Inlaid Coromandel Document Box, 19th century

Austro-Hungarian Engraved Ivory Inlaid Coromandel Document Box, 19th century
Lot 525 Details
Austro-Hungarian Engraved Ivory Inlaid Coromandel Document Box, 19th century

opening to elaborate interior decorated with figures of the virtues, double eagle crest and crowned monogram spuriously dated MDCLXII (1662) and with locking mechanism for further decorated lower drawer
7" x 15" x 12.5" — 17.8 x 38.1 x 31.8 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $3,120
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Excellent condition. No Breaks or losses, some minor cracking, finish good. Original key, lock working. A very good looking and decorative box.

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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.