Antique diamond and bloodstone box tops Hindman specialty sale

Antique diamond and bloodstone box, $68,750
Antique diamond and bloodstone box, $68,750
Antique diamond and bloodstone box, $68,750

CHICAGO – On October 18, a sale bearing the title Gold Boxes and Vertu from the Estate of a Prominent Kansas City Collector nearly doubled its estimate at Hindman. Competitive bidding on these stunning objects led to the majority of lots selling for well above their high estimates. The extraordinary craftmanship of the collection was clearly appreciated by bidders, with a 95 percent sell-through rate achieved across the 42 lots. Overall, the auction realized more than $419,000.

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