PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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Jul 9, 2021
British, 19th/early 20th century, burl wood traveling desk with mother of pearl inlaid decoration, hinged lid opening to divided six compartment interior, two panel fold down felt lined writing surface, brass escutcheon, 5-3/8 x 14-3/4 x 10 in.; Tunbridge ware document box with geometric inlay, hinged lid opening to single compartment paper and fabric lined interior, 5-5/8 x 10 x 7-3/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beachsurface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches and bumps, both with cracks around perimeter of tops at corners; felt lining to traveling desk probably later; Tunbridge ware box with some chips and losses to inlay, losses to interior lining
Purchased items will be available for pick up or shipping from our Asheville, North Carolina auction facility within ten business days of the auction will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or Brunk Auctions. Please allow two weeks for shipping after payment is received. Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.