VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — Blue Box Auction Gallery opened up a treasure trove for antiques enthusiasts on October 19, presenting a range of items in its Antique Autumn Showcase, a live, in-person and simulcast online auction. Topping the list of treasures was an Eighteenth Century slant top red mulberry William and Mary Desk, described as one of the finest Southern antiques ever discovered. It sold for $9,000, including buyer’s premium. Two identification services had confirmed its unique construction primarily of red mulberry, a wood native to eastern and central North America. The desk, estimated to hail from the period between 1700-1710 based on the rings on its side panels, boasted a detailed and ornate interior design. This included six pigeonholes, eight dovetailed drawers, brass knobs and other intricate architectural details that testify to the artistry and craftsmanship of its era. More on this sale to come in a later issue.