2nd Annual Minnesota Art and History
Wed, May 17, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 274
Haile Selassie Silver & Gold Box - Hubert Humphrey
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $500,000 | $25,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $50,000 |
| $10,000,000 | $100,000 |
Haile Selassie (Ethiopian, 1892-1975), Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. Silver and gold box given to Hubert Humphrey, former Vice President of the United States. With a hinged lid that lifts to reveal three compartments within the box. It rests on four stepped feet.
Provenance: Gifted to Hubert Humphrey by Haile Selassie.
Height: 3 1/4 in x width: 9 1/2 in x depth: 5 1/2 in. Weight: 1,947.1 grams
Provenance: Gifted to Hubert Humphrey by Haile Selassie.
Height: 3 1/4 in x width: 9 1/2 in x depth: 5 1/2 in. Weight: 1,947.1 grams
Condition
The lid opens and closes smoothly. There are no major dents. There is light wear throughout consistent with age and use. Wear to the feet consistent with age and use. The work is tarnished; especially along the interior. There are a few areas of residual polish in the recessed areas of the work. All gold metal pieces that are attached to the box are firmly attached and not loose; one piece (front right corner) has a slight break along the top edge.
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