Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2684MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 02, 2013 10:00AM
Description:
Ornamentally Turned Kingwood Casket and a Small Turned Wood Box, mid to late 19th century, kingwood box with guilloche decoration on lid, sharp-edged reeded and stepped center section, base dia. 3 7/8; a small turned box with guilloche patterning on top and bottom, and an inlaid mother-of-pearl chip on lid, dia. 2 5/8 in.
Estimate $500-700
7/8-in. split starting from the outer edge of lid.
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