1020
1020 A silvered & gilt-bronze-mounted porcelain casket Circa 1880, possibly German, the cherub-
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1020 A silvered & gilt-bronze-mounted porcelain casket Circa 1880, possibly German, the cherub-headed scrolled handle over a hinged domed lid with panels hand painted with vignettes of courting couples in the manner of Watteau, within foliate-cast borders with roses to the four corners, opening to reveal a silk-lined compartment, above a conformingly decorated body with a mask escutcheon to front and free-standing fully modeled cherub supports to the two front corners, over an acanthus-cast base raised on scroll feet, 14.5" H x 14.5" W x 10.5" D, est:$7000/9000 Provenance: Property from an Important Private Collection, Las Vegas, NV. Condition: Overall good condition. With general marks and scratches commensurate with age and use. Some dark spots, rubbed wear and tarnishing to metal surfaces. Extensive touch-up to gilding. The silk lining probably a later replacement, with some discoloration, spotting and ink stains. A wooden panel affixed to underside, possibly covering marks; has not been removed for examination. No key. Your bid indicates acceptance of our Conditions of Sale. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL
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1020 A silvered & gilt-bronze-mounted porcelain casket Circa 1880, possibly German, the cherub-headed scrolled handle over a hinged domed lid with panels hand painted with vignettes of courting couples in the manner of Watteau, within foliate-cast borders with roses to the four corners, opening to reveal a silk-lined compartment, above a conformingly decorated body with a mask escutcheon to front and free-standing fully modeled cherub supports to the two front corners, over an acanthus-cast base raised on scroll feet, 14.5" H x 14.5" W x 10.5" D, est:$7000/9000 Provenance: Property from an Important Private Collection, Las Vegas, NV. Condition: Overall good condition. With general marks and scratches commensurate with age and use. Some dark spots, rubbed wear and tarnishing to metal surfaces. Extensive touch-up to gilding. The silk lining probably a later replacement, with some discoloration, spotting and ink stains. A wooden panel affixed to underside, possibly covering marks; has not been removed for examination. No key. Your bid indicates acceptance of our Conditions of Sale. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL
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The Pasadena Convention Center
300 East Green St.
Pasadena
California
91001
United States
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John Moran Auctioneers, Inc does not provide shipping services. However, we do recommend the shipper below. Once our catalogue is posted on our website potential bidders are welcome to call the shipper to request a quote. After the sale, successful buyers are requested to let us know whether they would like to use the recommended shipper and we will then transport the item(s), free of charge, to the shipper’s location: Box & Ship
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319 S Arroyo Parkway
Pasadena, CA 91105
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Saturday 9am-5pm Phone: (626) 793-1607
Fax: (626) 793-7186
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Supervisor: Eric Muramatsu If not using the recommended shipper, John Moran Auctioneers will need a signed release from the buyer authorizing the release of the item(s) to an individual or a shipping company. Please note that if an individual and not a shipping company collects the item from John Moran Auctioneers’ possession buyers will be subject to California State Tax unless they provide a valid resale certificate, or unless other exemptions apply.
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The buyer agrees to pay the sum of the hammer price plus a premium of 20% (of the hammer price) when paying by check, cash or wire transfer, or 22.5% if paying by credit card, together with any applicable tax. Buyers bidding via the internet agree to pay a total premium of 22.5% when paying by check, cash or wire transfer, or 25% if paying by credit card.
Shipping:
John Moran Auctioneers, Inc does not provide shipping services. However, we do recommend the shipper below. Once our catalogue is posted on our website potential bidders are welcome to call the shipper to request a quote. After the sale, successful buyers are requested to let us know whether they would like to use the recommended shipper and we will then transport the item(s), free of charge, to the shipper’s location:
Box & Ship
319 S Arroyo Parkway
Pasadena, CA 91105
Operating Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-7pm PST
Phone: (626) 793-1607 (626) 793-1607
Fax: (626) 793-7186
boxnship-pasadena@sbcglobal.net
If not using the recommended shipper, John Moran Auctioneers will need a signed release from the buyer authorizing the release of the item(s) to an individual or a shipping company. Please note that if an individual and not a shipping company collects the item from John Moran Auctioneers’ possession buyers will be subject to California State Tax unless they provide a valid resale certificate, or unless other exemptions apply.
Shipping:
John Moran Auctioneers, Inc does not provide shipping services. However, we do recommend the shipper below. Once our catalogue is posted on our website potential bidders are welcome to call the shipper to request a quote. After the sale, successful buyers are requested to let us know whether they would like to use the recommended shipper and we will then transport the item(s), free of charge, to the shipper’s location:
Box & Ship
319 S Arroyo Parkway
Pasadena, CA 91105
Operating Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-7pm PST
Phone: (626) 793-1607 (626) 793-1607
Fax: (626) 793-7186
boxnship-pasadena@sbcglobal.net
If not using the recommended shipper, John Moran Auctioneers will need a signed release from the buyer authorizing the release of the item(s) to an individual or a shipping company. Please note that if an individual and not a shipping company collects the item from John Moran Auctioneers’ possession buyers will be subject to California State Tax unless they provide a valid resale certificate, or unless other exemptions apply.
