The larger casket retailed by August Klein, Wein, Graben 20, circa 1900, with vari-coloured metal decoration, on four scroll feet, 33cm wide; Together with a gilt-metal casket decorated with scrolls and gadrooned borders, 23.5cm wide
Estimate: | £120 - £180 |
Hammer price: | £480 |
Provenance:
Louis XVI style casket Bonhams Knightsbridge, Period Design, 10 May 2011, Lot 71, sold for £540 inc premium
Provenance: A House on Belgrave Square - Part I
See Bellmans website article for further details.
Condition report:
Please note the key for the larger box does turn but very awkward. The interior lining is loose and the retail label is fixed to this lining.