Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
English Metal-Mounted Oak Writing Compendium
- Price realized
- $427
- Pre-sale estimate
- $300 – $500
- Hammer price
- $350
- Category
- Cabinets, Armoires & Cupboards
- Sold
- November 8, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 2- NOVEMBER 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
English oak correspondence or letter box, early 20th c., patinated metal mounts with pierced quatrefoils, top with central cartouche inscribed "Presented to W. Marsh, by a few friends on the occasion of leaving Silksworth 1913," equipped with metal handles at sides, dual cabinet doors revealing two divided drawers, lower shallow drawer fitted with pen and ink receptacles, approx 11"h, 12.25"w, 9"d, 10.75lbs
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.