Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
French Leather Bible Coffer & Book Of Hours
- Price realized
- $413
- Pre-sale estimate
- $300 – $500
- Hammer price
- $350
- Category
- Books, Manuscripts & Archives
- Sold
- July 23, 2022
- Sale
- DAY 2- WESTERN, RELIGIOUS ART, GUITARS
Lot description
(lot) French leather bible coffer and book of hours, 19th c., comprising: (1) black leather monogrammed bible coffer, having gilt trim, embossed letters "J.J" to lid, opening to silk-lined interior, approx 2.5"h, 13"w, 7.75"d; (2) miniature leather wallets, each with metal monogrammed emblems to fronts, (one) with metal encased pencil, largest: approx 4.5"h, 3"w; (1) red leather bound book of hours, Gruel et Engelmann, Paris, dated 23 November 1891, having silk moire endpapers, raised spine bands, gilt page edges, approx 6"h, 4.75"w, 1"d; 2.7lbs total Start Price: $200.00
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.