TWO FRENCH DIEPPE PIERCED FRET WORK BONE BOXES (2)
19th Century, the smaller inlaid for cribbage to the cover and a figure of Minerva, with Mars to the underside, 14cm wide; the other 22cm wide
| Estimate: |
£80 - £120
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Hammer price:
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£280 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Condition report:
The smaller Dieppe box with losses to the pierced fret work and losses to the underside, notably the Mars figure missing a leg. Notable losses to one corner and section of fret to the top.
The foil backing to both is tarnished with losses and discolouration.
The larger box is more naive in construction and decorations. Many chips and numerous losses commensurate with use and age. Various splits to the applied sections.
Both with dirt and discolouration.
