Pair of Mahogany Knife Urns in the Adam Taste
first quarter 20th century, the ogee covers suspended on ratcheted support rods, opening to reveal fitted interiors, mounted with carved ram's-head handles and scrollwork borders, the bodies with fringed swags supported by bowknots, on square bases with ogee bracket feet.
h. 23-3/4", dia. 9-3/4"

Handsome lot. Ebonized surfaces with a scattered minor ding or scuff. The fitted-out interiors with rods lacking ratcheted mechanisms or pins to hold the covers in place when raised. The foot of one example with a series of old cracks which appear to be stable. New Orleans Auction Galleries is pleased to issue and opinion of any lot; the absence of a condition report does not indicate that a lot is perfect condition or free from damage and/or wear. Please understand that New Orleans Auction Galleries employs no professional conservators. All statements in any condition report, or statements taken verbally, are purely our best opinions, and not blanket statements of fact issued by this auction house. Prospective buyers should examine each lot so as to satisfy themselves concerning condition, genuineness, importance, age, etc. Regardless of any statements made in writing or verbally, all lots are sold strictly "As Is" in accordance with section 2 of our Conditions of Sale. No returns will be accepted on the basis of condition.