11-19-201511-19-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 19, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Chinese Export Polychrome-painted Brass-bound Leather and Camphorwood Trunk

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$554$450
Auction: Discovery - 2863MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 19, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Chinese Export Polychrome-painted Brass-bound Leather and Camphorwood Trunk, 19th century, the lid with central portrait of Canton harbor over a box with allover floral and bird decoration, raised on four turned feet, the interior bearing a label that reads "Made in Canton, China/Kwang Tung/Yut Wo," (imperfections),ht. 18, wd. 39 1/2, dp. 21 in.

Provenance: The Estate of Samuel Parkman Shaw, Jr., Brookline, Massachusetts.
Estimate $300-500

feet not attached, some losses to leather and brass


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Keywords

Samuel Parkman Shaw , Jr., Kwang Tung, Brookline, China