Lot 292 , A Jerusalem olivewood casket, bombe shape with inset photograph, width 34cm
A Jerusalem olivewood casket, bombe shape with inset photograph, width 34cm
£100-150
Condition:
Top with small indentation affecting the letter E in Jerusalem, visible in second image; lower left quarter-veneer with horizontal split, disguised now by a dark pigment. Similarly, upper right quarter-veneer with scuffs now darkened by pigment; centre of top with a series of old scratches. Parquetry cross-banding upper right corner incomplete by approx. 3cm.; other corners marginally incomplete. All bombe veneers with vertical splits to varying degrees, none too serious; rear left corner with vertical split, worse than all other splits. Front plinth D-moulding split at left side. Box has no key. Interior tray lacking.
Sold for £110