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Lot 1386
A Collection of Three Antique Inlaid Boxes
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Mid to late 19th century, rectangular forms, the largest in mahogany veneers, inlaid escutcheon with open interior, raised on four ball feet, underside incised "J Weavr 1844" (7 x 11 3/8 x 7 1/4 in.); the second a folky box with mixed wood parquetry inlays and beaded trim, leather lined open interior (4 3/4 x 11 x 5 1/2 in.); the third in solid mahogany the exterior decorated ornate brass inlays, open interior (3 1/4 x 9 x 6 1/4 in.). All unmarked.

From the Collection of the late Michael Joyce and Archie Carter III, Greensboro, North Carolina
Proceeds to Benefit Greensboro Urban Ministry

Some scratches and surface wear to exterior and interiors; beaded trim with some losses and remounting in areas; largest with patches to veneers, lacking lock, underside trim with some later nails.