Robert Mills

Lot 83A: Tortoiseshell Washington Monument card case

Name: Tortoiseshell Washington Monument card case
Brand: Freeman's
SKU: 8821o7qtl6

Est: $300 USD - $500 USDSold:

Freeman'sPhiladelphia, PA, USNovember 22, 2008

Item Overview

Description

Tortoiseshell, eglomise and mother-of-pearl card case

circa 1840

The shaped case decorated with eglomise and mother-of pearl panel depicting architect Robert Mills (1781-1855) original design for the Washington Monument, a spray of mother-of-pearl flowers on back.

H: 3 3/4 in.

PROVENANCE:

Note: The Mills design of 1836 was modified and the Washington Monument completed in 1886.

Artist or Maker

Robert Mills

Condition Report

at most a 1/4 inch loss of tortoiseshell to bottom right front corner.

Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.

Auction Details

American Furniture & Decorative Arts

Freeman's

November 22, 2008, 10:00 AM EST

2400 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, US

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