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5447
late 19th Century

this large ribbed and cylindrical Japanese shell-game box with domed lid decorated overall with Maki-e (gold lacquered) foliate wreaths and stylized flower heads and incised brass mounts; raised on four splayed supports; good overall antique condition with even wear and rubbing to surface; some touch-ups to areas of missing lacquer; minor crack to underside of lid and inside bottom; now lacking rope.

Height: 
16.5"
Diameter: 
17"
$2,850
Available
5088
1880

the scalloped top centering an oval medallion radiating coved reserves above a conforming body fitted with brass bale handles;  finely decorated with gilded figures in a garden landscape with pavilions and dragons; the interior fitted with a removable tray; lacking lock; professionally restored with some losses and infilling; crackling to lacquer

Height: 
5"
Width: 
12.5"
Depth: 
9.5"
$2,450
Available
Well-figured Lidded Sarcophagus-shaped Coral-colored Marble Box with Gilt-bronze Mounts
5120
1960's

the sloped lid resting on a bombe-form body all raised on gilt-bronze paw feet; minor surface wear and chipping; patination to metal

Height: 
4"
Width: 
6"
Depth: 
4.25"
$650
Sold
Good Federal Domed Top Box with Shell and Banded Inlay
5112
circa 1820

with domed lid centering an inlaid shell medallion; all resting on a rectangular body raised on brass ball and claw feet; later velvet-lined interior; good antique condition with some shrinkage

Height: 
6"
Width: 
10.5"
Depth: 
6.75"
$2,250
Available
delightful and large-scaled american polished aluminum and brass rabbit wine cooler/ice  bucket by arthur court, san francisco
4704
1980's

this life-sized rabbit made of polished aluminum with brass feet and carnelian stone eyes; the top half is a hinged lid; stamped signature 'Arthur Court 1986'

Height: 
8"
Width: 
17"
Depth: 
11"
$1,575
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a delightful japanese black lacquered gourd-form box
4328
1950's or earlier

the oblong lidded box adorned overall with delicate butterflies amid a meandering floral vine laden with plump gourds; minor overall wear.

Height: 
6.5"
Width: 
11"
Depth: 
6.5"
$1,575
Sold
a charming english late regency walnut cutlery box
3002
circa 1820

the shaped back board joining a square hinged lid over a conforming tapering body with inlaid fork and knife on the front; age to leather hinge; minor wear overall.

Height: 
19 1/2"
Width: 
6"
Depth: 
6 1/2"
$2,250
Available
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