General Auction of Many House-Clearance Items inc. Georges Frydman, Blonde Ercol, Doulton, Jual Curve, White Goods, Victorian Furniture, Instruments and more.

General Auction of Many House-Clearance Items inc. Georges Frydman, Blonde Ercol, Doulton, Jual Curve, White Goods, Victorian Furniture, Instruments and more.

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Lot 597: An Assortment of Antique and Vintage Wooden Decorative Boxes

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An assortment of antique and vintage wooden decorative boxes of varied construction and origins. The group is led by a large rectangular marquetry box featuring intricate geometric intarsia inlays, comprising contrasting woods and mother-of-pearl in the Syrian tradition. The interior of this box contains a square inlaid panel to the lid and a white adhesive label reading ‘Certificate of Authenticity’ with a purple diamond logo and text beginning ‘GEMS’. Also present is a rustic heavy-gauge wood chest, reinforced with iron strapwork and corner plates, featuring a large iron latch plate and a simple pin closure. The collection further includes a smaller carved box with floral motifs and a central white metal foliate plaque, a box with a curved lid and scrolling foliate marquetry, and several plain mahogany and fruitwood examples. Various hinges and latches are present across the lot, showing oxidised and weathered finishes.