Fine Arts & Crafts (including Martin Ware) - 21st June 2023
Lot 326
An oak coffer or shoe box the design attributed to Alexander Ritchie of Iona, tapering rectangular
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £450
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Description
An oak coffer or shoe box the design attributed to Alexander Ritchie of Iona, tapering rectangular form, carved with panels of Celtic knot decoration, the end panels with mythical dragons and heart shaped foliage, with pierced handles, unsigned, 45.5cm. high
Literature
The Scottish Sale, Bonhams, Edinburgh, 30th August 2012, lot 560 for a comparable slipper box.