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Al and Mae Capone's Porcelain Covered Oval Box

Al and Mae Capone's porcelain covered oval porcelain box. Ferdinand Bing Co. ormalu mounted feet, handles and mount with two decorative cartouches depicting 18th c courting scenes. Illegibly signed. Marked on underside, "Handpainted / FBS / Made in France." Hinged top.  Dimensions: 4.75"h x 11" x 6.5" Provenance: Al and Mae Capone (Palm Island home) to Sonny Capone to his daughters. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $45.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.

Condition:

Fair with wear commensurate with age and use. Rough areas of clear adhesive on interior, one leg slightly bent inwards. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions. Please be advised we do not provide porters nor packing materials for pick ups.

Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$4,235
10/09/2021

 

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Witherell strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms and Conditions. Methods of payment are cash, check, money orders, or wire transfer for foreign payments. Please note we do not accept credit cards. This auction has a buyer's premium of 15%.