LARGE WHALEBONE BIRDHOUSE 19th Century Height 24". Width 17".
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LARGE WHALEBONE BIRDHOUSE
19th Century
Design probably based on a piece of classical architecture. Octagonal cupola with hipped roof. Octagonal base with protruding sections fronted with two sets of columns alternating with sections enclosed by whalebone dowels and crosspieces. Mostly wood construction with whalebone tile veneer, some tiles incised with X or star patterns or carved with geometric patterns. Several pieces unglued but still present.
Height 24". Width 17".
19th Century
Design probably based on a piece of classical architecture. Octagonal cupola with hipped roof. Octagonal base with protruding sections fronted with two sets of columns alternating with sections enclosed by whalebone dowels and crosspieces. Mostly wood construction with whalebone tile veneer, some tiles incised with X or star patterns or carved with geometric patterns. Several pieces unglued but still present.
Height 24". Width 17".
Condition
Unsteady. Several components unglued, as noted, but are still present. Other pieces broken and/or missing.
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The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.
This item is not available for international delivery. Please be aware of your local regulations regarding the sale of marine mammal parts and bid accordingly.
The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.
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LARGE WHALEBONE BIRDHOUSE 19th Century Height 24". Width 17".
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
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