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A William and Mary Oysterwood and Ebonized Lace Box
Estimate: $1,000-$2,000
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Location
Chicago
Description
A William and Mary Oysterwood and Ebonized Lace Box
Second Half 18th Century
the lid opening to a velvet-lined interior.
Height 5 1/2 x width 23 x depth 15 3/4 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from the Charlecote Antique Store, Kansas City, Missouri
Condition
Appearing in overall good, stable, and ready to place condition. Section of molding missing from the front proper left edge of the lid. Area with visible restoration in the bottom proper right front corner. Very small section of missing inlay from the center medallion. Scattered age cracks in veneer, many filled. Additional images available upon request.
Provenance
NOTE:Charlecote Antiques was an anchor of Kansas City’s historic Crestwood neighborhood across four decades. The shop represented a multi-generational passion for scholarship and collecting with an emphasis on British Furniture and Decorative Arts. Opened in 1980 by Kaye Francis Miller, Charlecote built a reputation for sourcing fine 18th century furniture directly from England with a keen eye on craftsmanship and form. Todd Miller soon followed his mother into the business and further developed Charlecote into a world-class retailer. Todd loved taking trips to Europe to find beautiful and unique items to bring back to the shop. He became a staple of the art fair circuit around the nation and endeared himself to both customers and fellow dealers with his knowledge and willingness to teach others.