Lot #135 - A Pair Of Mahogany Knife Urns
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Auction House:Leonard Joel
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Sale Name:Classic Furniture, Objects and Design Auction
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Sale Date:20 Nov 2011 ~ 12noon
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Lot #:135
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Lot Description:A Pair Of Mahogany Knife Urns
Late 18th Century. Each decagon shaped urn with an undulated cover and ovoid finial which opens to reveal a fitted frame perforated for the storage of utensils, all raised on a square base, (the mechanism of one urn missing a stop and not functioning), 60cm tall. -
References:Illustrated in Cummins, Dr G., Antique Boxes: Inside and Out, Antique Collector's Club, Suffolk, colour plate 129, p.85.
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Estimate:A$6,000 - 8,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Furniture
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