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Sailor-made Marquetry Chest, possibly Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1892. Box with recessed lid opens over a shallow tray divided into five compartments with shell- and bead-mosaic covers, fitted over a plain well, the underside of lid framed by shell border centering a looking glass between two mounted studio portraits of a man on the right, a woman and child on the left, the box edges lap-joined with rope-twist molding applied to corners, marquetry decoration on sides depicting anchors and a mariner's compass, an anchor, heart, and crucifix, the U.S. flag, and possibly a British White Ensign flag, the lid depicting three-masted ship at full sail, 'GESINE' impressed on hull at bow and stern, and the front edge of lid inlaid with inscription 'L.E.L.S.G. 1892.', (closed) wd. 15 1/2, dp. 9 3/4, ht. 5 3/4 in. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Sailor-made Marquetry Chest, possibly Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1892. Box with recessed lid opens over a shallow tray divided into five compartments with shell- and bead-mosaic covers, fitted over a plain well, the underside of lid framed by shell border centering a looking glass between two mounted studio portraits of a man on the right, a woman and child on the left, the box edges lap-joined with rope-twist molding applied to corners, marquetry decoration on sides depicting anchors and a mariner's compass, an anchor, heart, and crucifix, the U.S. flag, and possibly a British White Ensign flag, the lid depicting three-masted ship at full sail, 'GESINE' impressed on hull at bow and stern, and the front edge of lid inlaid with inscription 'L.E.L.S.G. 1892.', (closed) wd. 15 1/2, dp. 9 3/4, ht. 5 3/4 in. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Stichworte: Truhe, Tablett, Box