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THBCustom Made Seashell Trunk, 20th Century
Lot 593
About Seller
Ahlers & Ogletree
1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Estimate:
$600 - $800
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| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
About Auction
Live
By Ahlers & Ogletree
Oct 18, 2015 - Oct 19, 2015
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2015-10-18 11:00:00
2015-10-19 11:00:00
America/New_York
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- Lot Description
20th century. A custom made trunk or blanket chest, a modern take on the age-old marriage chest, comprising a wooden frame covered in sand-colored plaster embedded with a variety of seashells, the lid exterior with central purple clam shells forming an anchor motif, flanked on either side by red shell rosettes framing the initial "H" in the left rosette and "T" in the right rosette comprising small round black stones, each corner of the lid decorated with a large shell and smaller shell trim at the edges, the gilt front latch opening to the wooden trunk interior, the lower case exterior decorated with conforming shell pattern with central red shell rosette with central anchor motif comprising black stones, the sides with patinated metal handles. Approximate height 18.25", width 35.25", depth19.25. Provenance: Property from the Private Collection of Helen Ballard, Atlanta, Georgia.Prior to bidding, please consult the additional photos provided and ask all pertinent questions (i.e. condition, size, etc.). Packing and shipping is the responsibility of the buyer, please see our website for a list of shipping companies. For a condition report, please email Condition@AandOauctions.com. For additional photos, please email Photos@AandOauctions.com.
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