Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 21, 2024: Americana - Day Two

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Boxes
Lot 1473

CONTINENTAL CAVE A LIQUEUR / TANTALUS BOXES, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $50 - $100
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

CONTINENTAL CAVE A LIQUEUR / TANTALUS BOXES, LOT OF TWO, comprising an example with a brass-inlaid top, and an example with a brass cartouche. Together with a set of six rock crystal cordials signed by Hawkes. Eight pieces total. Possibly French. Fourth quarter 19th/first quarter 20th century. 10 3/4" HOA, 13 1/4" WOA, 10" DOA.

Condition

Good condition overall with some wear and losses, notably to front feet panels on burled example; Hawkes glasses undamaged.

From a Winston-Salem, NC Private Collection.