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AEDAntique Continental Tortoiseshell Vitrine on Stand
About Seller
4310 Papermill Dr. NW
Knoxville, TN 37909
United States
Case Auctions is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, where our gallery is located, with satellite offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Kingsport, TN – but our reach is worldwide. Established in 2005, we conduct cataloged auctions of investment-quality art and antiques under the stewardship of knowledgeabl...Read more
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About Auction
LiveAug 1, 2026
Live 2-Day Auction at our Knoxville Gallery featuring 1,300+ lots from fine Southern estates and private and museum collections. Sale starts Sat. August 1 at 9 AM EST with lots #1-714 and continues Sun. August 2 at 10 AM EST with lots #715-1320. Be sure to view BOTH catalogs. Case Auctions bid@caseantiques.com
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- Lot Description
Continental Baroque faux red tortoise shell veneered vitrine or display cabinet on stand with gilt bronze mounts. The vitrine features a balustrade top with openwork ormolu cherub and grapevine motif, with cherub finials atop faux tortoiseshell veneered plinths, over a flat molded cornice and faux tortoiseshell veneered frieze with ormolu cherub mask. Glass door and sides, opening to two removable glass shelves, all flanked by plain columns with gilt bronze capitals, atop a molded ebonized base. The interior floor of the vitrine features parquetry inlay. The ebonized wood stand is likely later than the vitrine itself and features ball and baluster turned legs joined by a lower x-form serpentine stretcher on four claw and ball feet. The interior of the vitrine is lined in ivory colored moire silk on the back wall and has an added interior lamp. Vitrine only: 52 in. H x 36 in. W x 22 1/2 in. D. Base: 33 in. H x 32 in. W x 22 in. D. Overall: 85 in. H x 36 in. W x 22 in. D. Vitrine - possibly Dutch or Flemish, 18th century or earlier. Stand: Late 19th century or earlier.
Condition
Vitrine: numerous patches to veneer, most noticeably at lower edge of door, Several areas of loss to moldings, mostly at lower sides and near back. Interior: some wear and staining to silk lining, loss to parquet "floor". Stand: open splits to two legs, one repaired split to stretcher. Overall general wear and abrasions.
- Provenance
The estate of Dr. Michael Spalding, Nashville, TN.
- Shipping Info
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Package Manager (FedEx, USPS, DHL) Offers crate & large freight services Contact – Burak 865-584-3000 Email: info@PackageManager.net
Crate Pros (International Shipping) Contact – Tim 865-217-6121 Email: knoxville@cratepros.net
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- Payment & Auction Policies
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Available payment options
Payment must be received no later than five (5) days after the sale.
Unless you are a known customer of Case Auctions, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gem lots must be made by bank wire transfer, ACH, certified bank check, or money order. No exceptions.
If you pick up your lots from any of our galleries, Tennessee state sales tax will apply. Sales tax will only be waived if you provide a valid resale certificate from your state of residence.
If paying with a credit card, a 3.5% credit card processing fee will be applied to the final sales price (i.e. hammer price + buyer's premium + applicable taxes). If you have a credit card on file with Case, any winning bids will be automatically charged (up to $3000) along with applicable fees 72 hours after you receive your invoice unless other arrangements have been made.
If paying with wire transfer, please use the following information:
Bank: Pinnacle Bank
150 Third Avenue South, Suite 900
Nashville, TN 37201
Phone # (865) 766-3000
Swift Code: PNFPUS44
Routing, Transit, ABA: 064008637
Beneficiary: Case Antiques, Inc.
4310 Papermill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37909
Account #: NOT DISCLOSED (please refer to your invoice email for the Deposit Account Number or contact us )
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