Autumn Auction of Luxury Antique Watches, Jewelry and Fine Art And Decor
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 8331
Gorgeous Large Darkwood Chinese Puzzle Box w Four Character Two Drawers & Handle
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Sold for
$225
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $10 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $50,000 | $1,000 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
- Described By: Adams NFDD
- Title: Gorgeous Large Darkwood Chinese Puzzle Box w Four Character Two Drawers & Handle
- Description: Gorgeous Large Darkwood Chinese Puzzle Box w Four Character Two Drawers & HandleCharacters loosly translate to Moon Reflects Forest Vessel
- Type of Item: Puzzle Box
- Manufacturer: Chinese in origin
- Measurements: 20x12x8 inches
- Weight: 15.64 lbs
- Material: Wood
- Hallmarks: See photos for characters
- Condition: Good condition, see photos and condition notes for details.
- Shipping In-House: Available
- Shipping Box Size: 24 x 12 x 12 in
- Shipping Weight: 26 lb 0 oz
Condition
Really gorgeous and interesting antique. Handles are on both sides and on two drawers. Front face is pulled up and the middles section is revealed. Pink paper lines the interior of both drawers. A brushed red stain or varnish covers the wood. Generally very sturdy with some cracks or light surface wear. See photos for details.
Available payment options
Many smaller items can be shipped, though if you do not see a shipping cost on your invoice, this means we are not able to facilitate in-house shipping for your purchase and we will provide contacts for a 3rd party partner to provide arrangements for pickup, packing and shipping.
SHIPPING: HFA has limited in-house shipping for smaller items and certain types of jewelry, silver and watches. Please contact us in advance of the auction if you wish to see if the lot in which you are interested can be handled by our shipping department. We will be pleased to provide a list of shippers and packers that our clients have successfully used, or you can have your own shipper handle your purchases. Please contact the shipper of your choice to arrange for pick up and packing of your items. Your items will be released as soon as payment clears our bank. We request that your shipper schedules pick up times at least 24 hours in advance; this will ensure no delays in pick up, and release of your purchases. Please be aware that the item will be packed in a box that is proportionally larger than the object itself and will be in many cases be considered dimensional DIM weight. Shipping carriers charge based on maximum allowable weight for the size of the package. Your boxed purchase will likely weigh less than the stated weight on which the bill is based.
STORAGE: Storage fees of $10 per day if not picked up within 30 days after receiving your invoice. Items paid will be considered abandoned after 80 DAYS and all funds received WILL NOT be refunded and considered payment for storage. All unpaid auction wins will be considered abandoned after 30 days if no communication is made within receipt of the invoice.
