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Cape Breton marquetry jewelry box
Estimate:
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$400
Live Auction
Canadiana | The Richardson, Blevins, Morawetz & Molson Foundation Collections
Size
7" x 10.5" x 6.75".
Description
A Nova Scotia inlaid walnut jewelry box with a lidded compartment over two drawers and a Hepplewhite style bracket base with flared feet on all sides. The front is inlaid with a central windmill motif within an inlaid zig-zag border. The original knobs are topped with a marquetry pattern. Very good condition with marquetry loss on one knob. Cape Breton, early 20th century.
Provenance
From the Collection of Steve Blevins and Sonja Morawetz.
