Sale 1500
New York
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15 April 2005
Price realised
USD 14,400
Estimate
A CHARLES II SILK-EMBROIDERED AND METALLIC RIBBON-BANDED CASKET CIRCA 1660 With a rectangular hinged coffer top with bale handle above a further hinged upper section revealing a divided interior with removable secret compartments over a pair of doors opening to reveal three short and one long drawer, on bun feet, decorated overall with Biblical scenes including the sacrifice of Isaac, the Toilet of Ester and the Expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael by Abraham and others, one foot replaced 13½ in. (34 cm.) high, 11 in. (28 cm.) wide, 8 in. (20 cm.) deep
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Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF DR. BERNARD BRESLAUER (LOTS 19-26A)
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