INLAID BOX CONTAINING DECORATIVE SHELLWORK VALENTINES Box height 10”

INLAID BOX CONTAINING DECORATIVE SHELLWORK VALENTINES
19th Century box, age of shells unknown
Mahogany box with fruitwood banding, fitted with a lift top and a full-width drawer and raised on brass ball feet. Top lifts to reveal a sailor's shellwork valentine and the drawer opens to another.
Box height 10”. Width 13.5”. Depth 9”.
Condition Report: Some veneer loss scratches and wear.The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with theirage; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.