61055: A Continental Empire Wedgwood Jasperware Plaque
A Continental Empire Wedgwood Jasperware Plaque and Steel-Mounted Burrwood and Elmwood Sewing Box, possibly Russia, circa 1800 3 x 12-1/2 x 7 inches (7.6 x 31.8 x 17.8 cm) PROVENANCE: Mallet at Bourdon House, London; Collection of Lily & Edmond J. Safra, acquired from the above, 1993; Sotheby's, New York, Property from the Collections of Lily & Edmond J. Safra, November 3-4, 2005, lot 585. The work box, with top centered by a rectangular plaque depicting a classical maiden on a hippocamp within a foliate border, the corners with profile medallions within foliate wreaths, each side with a handle, the lid enclosing a mirror and a removable tray with two glass receptacles and various spools. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: A few cracks and chips to Jasperware plaques, sections of steel beaded trim previously repaired, loose, or missing, cracks and minor losses to veneer, and other wear commensurate with age and use.
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A Continental Empire Wedgwood Jasperware Plaque and Steel-Mounted Burrwood and Elmwood Sewing Box, possibly Russia, circa 1800 3 x 12-1/2 x 7 inches (7.6 x 31.8 x 17.8 cm) PROVENANCE: Mallet at Bourdon House, London; Collection of Lily & Edmond J. Safra, acquired from the above, 1993; Sotheby's, New York, Property from the Collections of Lily & Edmond J. Safra, November 3-4, 2005, lot 585. The work box, with top centered by a rectangular plaque depicting a classical maiden on a hippocamp within a foliate border, the corners with profile medallions within foliate wreaths, each side with a handle, the lid enclosing a mirror and a removable tray with two glass receptacles and various spools. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: A few cracks and chips to Jasperware plaques, sections of steel beaded trim previously repaired, loose, or missing, cracks and minor losses to veneer, and other wear commensurate with age and use.
