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PRIVATE SACRAMENTO ESTATE AUCTION

Sun, Jul 16, 2023 03:00PM EDT - Sun, Jul 30, 2023 04:00PM EDT
Lot 193

Brass German Box & Emu Egg on Stand w/ 7 Small Bells and More

Estimate: $100 - $250

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$200 $25
$1,000 $50
$3,000 $100
A very handsome small brass box, made in Germany with panels depicting cherubs in rococo settings on the sides and top. The inside is not well-finished, and may have originally been lined. It has a lock, but no key, and a brass hasp on the front. Size: 5 3/8 by 2 by 2 3/4 A brass stand with an antique emu egg on top. There is a brass acorn finial at the top. Size: 15 1/4 inches tall, and 3 1/4 inches across. Seven small bells of various sizes and origins, 2 in silver plate, 1 in cloisonne with jade clapper and knob, 2 small cow bells, a bronze California Mission Commemorative bell, and a bronze Asian bell with crickets on the sides.. A Bronze Doughboy "Montana Peak" hat with N.E. Page McKenney Co on the brim, a paper weight. Size: 3 3/4 inches across. A Bronze blotter with an American eagle on itwith filigree decoration: Size: 3 by 5 1/4 by 3 inches. 2 cast iron paper spikes, one dated 1872, the other marked Made in the USA. Size: 6 1/4 inches tall and 3 inches wide each.

Condition

Varying conditions. The emu egg has a small crack. Thw bells vary, one small cow bell being rusted. The cloisonne bell is excellent. The paper skikes are slightly rusted but very good.