Roberts Living Estate Absolute Auction

Lot 288:

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Italian Canisters & Chinese Paper Mache Boxes

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Start price: $10

Estimated price: $10 - $10,000

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Description

Italian Canisters, Chinese Paper Mache Boxes, and Two Painted Chinese Tin Boxes. (2) Italian tin canisters cinnabar with gold trim. Labels on bases marked, "Made in Italy." Measure 8 5/8" high x 5 1/4" dia. (2) Small Chinese tin canisters. Measure 4 5/8" high. (3) Chinese paper mache boxes. The largest measures 9 1/2" high x 10 1/2" dia. Condition- The paper mache has some small damages. The two Chinese tins have some paint loss and dents. The Italian canisters have considerable paint loss, exposing primer which is a very similar color to the exterior. See photos.