16th Sep, 2020 10:00

The Autumn Auction

 
  Lot 16
 

A Meiji period shibayama hardwood box, the top inlaid with bone and mother of pearl, depicting a moth and prunus blossom, frame needs re-gluing, 20cm wide and a 19th century Chinese, lacquered tea caddy, lacking one foot, most of another and significant, 6 x 3cm section of lacquer, chipped, a/f, 23 x 16 x 12.5cm high (2)

Sold for £45


Condition Report

Box in need of re-gluing and lacking elements of inlay.


Caddy - in poor condition, lacking much lacquer work (includning 6 x 3cm section) and two feet, chipped

Bidding indicates acceptance of the condition of the lot.  All lots are sold subject to general wear and tear commensurate with age and handling over time and only obvious faults will be mentioned after a visual inspection. If you have particular specialist questions on any lot, please state these before bidding since we cannot and will not provide a forensic examination of any lot but only a general condition report as a guide only. All condition reports given by Halls Holdings Ltd's representatives or agents are statements of opinion and not fact. If you require any further information about any lots in this auction or about bidding please do not hesitate to contact us again.

 
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