23rd Mar, 2023 11:00 EDT
The Legacy of Merrywood: The Estate of Alan I and Dianne Kay
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An Anglo-Indian inlaid mahogany, fruitwood, and ebony box-on-stand
early 19th century
The box exterior with inlays imitating brass escutcheons, hasps, hinges, and corner mounts, the box lid interior with intricate parquetry, the box with later fitted cedar interior with central divider, the top four quadrants with inlaid monograms, "CR," the stand with arched apron, square legs with geometric inlay, on carved ebony paw feet.
H: 31 1/2 in. W: 21 in. D: 15 in. (dimensions at widest point, feet)
Provenance
Collection of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
The Estate of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
Sold for $3,528
Estimated at $1,500 - $2,500
The box exterior with inlays imitating brass escutcheons, hasps, hinges, and corner mounts, the box lid interior with intricate parquetry, the box with later fitted cedar interior with central divider, the top four quadrants with inlaid monograms, "CR," the stand with arched apron, square legs with geometric inlay, on carved ebony paw feet.
Provenance
Collection of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
The Estate of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
