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Music Box, Veneered Case, Ten Tune
Swiss
Third Quarter 19th Century
Jacots Safety Check, M.F. 1816 Changer
Marching through Georgia, Star Spangled Banner, among other classics



Single comb lever-wind movement with 9" cylinder; lid with chromolithograph tune card handwritten with the titles of ten airs.
Dimensions: 6.5" H, 19.75" W, 9" D.

$1,425

423-16








Bible Box, Tabletop Box, Scratch Carved, Spanish Brown
Glastonbury, Connecticut
Circa 1690 to 1710



Lid appears to have been reduced in depth by less than 1-inch; wear to snipe hinge piercing was probably compromised necessitating modification.
The wooden pintle hinge system is very nice; retrofitting probably done during the boxes early working life. Other imperfections are few, and minor.
(26.5 by 17 3/8 by 8")

$9,500

956-5








Boxes, Wallpaper, Pantry, Sewing
Sold separately



Background, left to right:
Box, Wallpaper Box, Pin Cushion Top
Pink and Green paper with a blue and white printed cotton pin cushion, 19th Century.
Signed inside "Miss Emily Drake".
Dimensions: 3.5" H, 4" diameter.
$355
553-249

Box, Wallpaper Box, Oyster, Pink and Yellow
Early 19th Century round hand sewn box, colors have faded so colors are muted.
Box has some wear from use.
Dimensions: 4.75" H, 5.5" diameter.
$365
553-250

Box, Wallpaper Box, Cylindrical, Blue and Red
Signed Sally Brown, Providence 1805, some wear.
Dimensions: 5.25" H, 4.5" diameter.
$195
553-253

Box, Wallpaper Box, Oval, Blue and Red
Circa 1805 from Rhode Island, most certainly made by Sally Brown who signed the box in the matching paper in the photograph above. Some wear.
Dimensions: 3.75" H, 7.5" W, 6" D.
$210
553-258

Box, Pantry Box, Early 19th Century
All original natural surface, finger on cover, nailed construction in a nice small size.
Dimensions: 2.5" H, 4" diameter.
$635
553-254

Firkin, Miniature, Shaker, Bale Handle
Dimensions: 2.75" H, 4.75" diameter.
$850
553-242

Foreground, left to right:
Box, Double Wall Box, Paper Covered
19th Century

Nice small tired wall box covered in early wallpaper, all original, some wear but overall in very good condition.
Dimensions: 6.5" H, 4.5" W, 1.25" D.
$915
553-246

Box, Wallpaper Box, Pin Cushion Top - SOLD
Early blocked wallpaper covered box hand sewn with brown and white homespun pin cushion top.
Dimensions: 3" H, 5" W, 3.5" D.
553-259

Box, Miniature Wallpaper Covered Trinket Box
Hand made open box with canted sides, Blue Paper Covered
Dimensions: 1" H, 2.75" W, 2.5" D.
$225
553-247

Amish Bird on Spool
Dimensions: 3.75" H, 4.5" W, 1.25" D.
$185
553-252

Box, Wallpaper Box
19th Century

Oval box covered with early wallpaper, hand sewn top. Great size for a stack at 3 7/8" long.
Dimensions: 1.75" H, 2.5" D.
$285
553-248

Box, Rectangular, Paper Covered, 19th Century
Paper in front is a print from a toile. There are paper hearts applied to the sides.
The box has suffered some water damage.
Dimensions: 3.25" H, 8.5" W, 5" D.
$175
553-245

Amish Bird, Blue and Tan
Dimensions: 5" H, 4" W, 6.75" L.
$275
553-240

Box, Pantry Box, Yellow Paint, 19th Century
Dimensions: 3" H, 6.5" diameter.
$775
553-255

Bottle, Miniature, Tools Inside
Dimensions: 4.5" H.
$145
553-257

Box, Paper Covered Gift Box, Stenciled Top
19th century box, probably for a love token, when open both inside of top and bottom of box are stenciled with the same floral motif as seen in photo.
Dimensions: 1" H, 3.25" W, 4.25" D.
$185
553-251




Family Record, Book Boxes, Sampler
Sold separately



Family Record, Miniature
With Hand Cut Paper Doll
- SOLD
Professional framed in a great early painted frame. Ex The Personal Collection of Robert Skinner.
Dimensions: 4.75 by 5.5" frame, 2.75 by 4.5" sight-size.
553-238

Sampler, Miniature
American
- SOLD
Dimensions: 5.5 by 5.5" frame, 4.75 by 4.75" sight-size.
553-239

Boxes, Book Boxes in Gold, Pair
19th Century

Mini book boxes, the top one has glass on the front and back with a gold spine, the bottom one is embossed paper all gold. The interior of both boxes have mirrors.
Dimensions: 2.75 by 1.75 by .5".
$225
553-243

Boxes, Paper Book Boxes
19th Century

Three books in graduated sizes, the top two have mirrors inside and the bottom is titles on the front cover "Odds and Ends". All three have some wear.
Dimensions: 2.75 by 1.75 by 5/8" small book, 3.25 by 2 3/8 by 5/8" middle book, 3 5/8 by 2.75 by 1" larger book.
$225
553-244

Box, Painter's Box, Bittersweet Paint
19th Century

Rectangular box with compartments and square nail construction. Great for desk top or kitchen counter.
Dimensions: 3" H, 16.5" W, 6.25" D.
$365
553-234




Bible Box, Tabletop Valuables Box, Queen Anne
Pennsylvania
Mid 18th Century



The molded lift top over dovetailed case raised on applied bracket base; interior with lidded till. Refinished, snipe hinges restored; pair of cleats installed under lid to assure the integrity due to shrinkage fissure.
Dimensions: 9" H, 22.25" W, 15" D.

$6,275

107-116








Band Box, Wallpaper, Oval, White Flowers on Blue Ground
America
Circa 1825 to 1845



Large oval box covered with a floral design featuring white blossoms highlighted with red, yellow, and brown against a blue ground; the lid similarly papered. Box top shows in use wear.
Dimensions: 11.25" H, 16.5" W, 13" D.

$1,545

336-43






Trunk, Hide Covered, Brass Tack Ornamentation
Wallpapered Interior with Original Maker's Label
Daniel Watson, Saddler, Trunk and Harness Maker
Keene, New Hampshire
Early 19th Century
Initialed SH



A superbly decorated box with hide covering, original lock, and brass hardware; the wire hinges were compromised and are retrofitted with lovely small brass strap hinges. Daniel Watson, a saddler, leather fire bucket maker; manufacturer of military goods, and one of the principal stockholders of the New Hampshire Glass Factory was a successful and prominent citizen of Keen; he died in 1837.
Dimensions: 6.25" H, 15" W, 8.75" D.

$565

270-90








Birdcage, Star Form
Anonymous
19th Century
Wood and wire



(H: 21.25"; W: 22"; D: 8.75")

$3,835

912-185






Barrister's Wig, Stand and Tin Case
By Ravenscroft Law, Wig and Robe Maker
Lincolns Inn, London
Mr. Registrar Parker
19th Century



White horse hair wig with original black tole box and stand; box is hand painted in gold; wig with owners and makers label. Fine condition.
(Case dimensions: 10.5" H, 8.75" W, 9.25" D.)

$1,525

690-3








Candle Box, Raised Panel Lid, Carved Pull, Original Red Paint
New England
Circa 1820
Pine



Rectangular chamfered sliding lid, great dry surface, fine condition
(H: 6"; W: 7"; L: 15.5")

$1,165

912-191







Wallpaper Box, Boston 1834



Early wallpaper box in vibrant colors and great condition.
Dimensions: diameter 15"; H: 4.25".

$450

553-209








Boxes, Glass, Flask, Candlestick
Sold separately



On box, left to right:
Cutlery Box, Original Red Stain
New England
19th Century

This example fitted with two compartments divided by beautifully shaped tall pierced handle, features canted and shaped sides resting on a protruding bottom. (H: 7"; W: 13.75"; D: 9.75")
$295
260-65

Sparking Lamp, Blown Clear Glass
New England
Early 19th Century

Fine condition. (H: 2.25")
$355
566-61

Floor, left to right:
Decanter, Masonic Decoration
Blown Clear Glass, Cut and Engraved
With stopper

(H: 10.75")
$425
566-63

Trunk, Field Chest, Civil War Era, Original Paint
A.L. Kneeland, Athol (Massachusetts)
Civil War

This trunk belonging to Asa Kneeland is of simple lap-construction; the original paint displays evidence of wear. The iron side handles remain intact; hinges have been replaced, lock hasp is missing and there is some wood loss at bottom of backboard due to moisture; nonetheless, a nice artifact.
Asa, a resident of Athol, Massachusetts, enlisted October 30, 1861 at Athol as a Private. On November 26, 1861, mustered into Company A, MA 32nd Infantry. He mustered out as 1st Lieutenant in July 1865. (H: 11.5"; W: 22"; D: 13.5")
$465
110-445

Beehive Candlestick, Faceted Band, Brass
Circa 1850

A massive example in good color with a few minor dings, all else fine. (H: 19"; base diameter: 6.5")
$345
566-64

Butter Churn, Cylinder Barrel Type, Original Red Paint
Anonymous
19th Century
- SOLD
Cooper made barrel type with trap door, original lid and iron bands in great surface. (H to handle: 25"; diameter (approx): 13")
260-64

Flask, Historical, Lowell Railroad and Eagle
Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut
Circa 1830 to 1848
Deep amber green

Tooled mouth, pontil scar, excellent condition. (H: 5.75")
$565
566-62




Writing Box, Stationary/Folio, Letter, Copying Box
With Writing Slope, Roll Calendar, Slate Pad, Ink Wells
England
Circa 1860 to 1880



Walnut, fine condition.
(H: 13.75"; W: 16"; D: 11.75")

$2,975

930-1








Document Box and Stoneware Salt Box
Sold separately



Document Box, Lift Top with Drawer, Original Red
New England
19th Century
White pine

This small box in good surface and good condition is missing a small sliver of wood at the rear corner of lid that measures 1.75 by .25-inch. (Height: 7 inches; width: 10.25 inches; depth: 7.75 inches)
$445
593-27

Salt Box, Stoneware, Blue and White, Relief Design
Late 19th Century
This example in excellent condition except for thumbnail size flake on edge of lid. (Height: 5.75 inches; diameter: 6 inches)
$225
593-29




Case of Drawers, Old Surface
New England
Early 19th Century
White pine and mahogany veneer drawer fronts



The rectangular case of dovetail construction fitted with ten competently constructed dovetailed drawers, retaining original brass hardware. The surface appears to be original. (Height: 7 inches; width: 25 inches; depth: 11.75 inches)

$785

424-71






Safe, Folk Art, Original Paint
Gem Safe
Late 19th Century
White pine, poplar and walnut



Slightly overhanging top above paneled case with paneled door featuring turned handle, turned and carved lock tumbler, and "Gem Safe" within fanciful painted flourishes. The door opens to a fitted interior with ledger cubbies and small drawer. Ex Meulendike and Esmarian collections. (Height: 9 inches; width: 6.75 inches; depth: 6 inches)

$1,075

210-184








Wallpaper Band Box, "Deaf and Dumb Asylum" Paper, New York, NY after 1831



Blue ground, paper over paste board. Dimensions: height 12.75 inches X width 17.75 inches X depth 14.25 inches.

$2,095

475-54








Trunk, Leather, Tooled
European, probably Spain
17th or Early 18th Century - SOLD



As depicted, an early domed trunk covered in "all over" tooled leather featuring scrolled and floral motifs; the front includes a pair of magnificent angelic creatures. The lid remains on original snipe hinges; wrought iron handles, fittings, and massive decorated lock intact. In generally good condition with minor losses to scalloped leather border. (Height: 14 inches; width: 39.75 inches; depth: 19 inches)

161-41 - SOLD




Trunk, Red Stain
Mid-19th Century
American
Poplar



Rectangular trunk of dovetail construction; the leather handle is riveted to case and features 1847 copper coins as washers. (Height: 9 inches; width: 18.25 inches; depth: 10.5 inches)

$325

566-44







Hat Box
Volunteer Firefighters
By Joseph S. Tillinghast
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Circa 1835
With Nantucket History



Depicted on this extremely rare and important bandbox...the engine received in 1830 by Eagle Engine Company 13 of New York City; this company was in existence at the time of the reorganization of the NY Fire department in 1783. "In 1830", writes Mr. Zophar Mills in Our Firefighters-"they had their new engine-the first one in the city that was silver plated, and probably the only one in this country whose brass work was silver plated. The engine was painted black, gold striped, highly polished, and the back had Jupiter hurling thunderbolts painted on it in the best style of art. She was the most elegant engine seen in those days, and all expense of decoration was paid for by the company and their friends." (Zophar Mills was unanimously elected a member of this company in 1832.)
The integrity of this box remains intact with only the typical vestiges of time evident; imperfections and soiling of lid with all else being generally good. Pasted inside the cover is the manufacturer's label, on which is recorded the owner's name-Elizabeth F. Gardner-Nantucket-North Shore; owners name again inscribed in ink on exterior of lid and base. (Height: 14 3/8-inches; width: 20.5-inches; depth: 16.25-inches.)

$12,425

339-16









Carved Book Box
Battle Of Lake Erie Centennial
On Spine....History Of OH Perry
On Cover...Niagara-We Have Met The Enemy And They Are Ours
Circa 1913 - SOLD



As depicted, the legend within raised border centering the Niagara above scrolls, leafy decorative devices and name plaque. At top right are spandrels with scratch carved dates. The spine with shield carved "History" above portrait, and crossed flags. Box contains a conforming sliding drawer. (Length: 10 inches; width: 6.25 inches; depth: 1.5 inches.)

232-136 - SOLD




Tiger Maple Box



Measures 10 inches in width, 5-inches in height and 7.25-inches in depth.

$840

360-3






Masonic Motif Collar Box



Wooden box with gutta percha panel decorated with Masonic symbols. Stamped "Ward's" on front of box. Sides of box show wear, front clasp broken, applied lid soiled but in very good condition.
Dimensions: 5-inches by 5-inches by 3-inches.

$225

980-40







Extremely Rare
Tri-Corner Hat Box
American
18th Century



The molded lid sits within similar molding applied to conforming case. The box is made of white pine and was originally papered; only traces remain. The box is painted in a red resin stain.
Dimensions: 5.25-inches high, 20-inches wide, 17.25-inches deep.

$8,425

424-21









Two Drawer Ballot Box



Dimensions: 10-inches high, 8-inches wide, 8.25-inches deep.

$295

348-195







Early Covered Wooden Box in Attic Surface



Dimensions: 6.75-inches high, 15.75-inches wide, 10.75-inches deep.

$565

348-214






Octagonal Enamel Box
Depicting an 18th Century couple



The box is signed on the bottom.
Dimensions: 1-inch high, 2.5-inches wide, 2.375-inches deep.

$600

230-49









French Porcelain Box
19th Century - SOLD



The box is marked on the bottom.
Dimensions: 1.25-inches high, 2.5-inches wide, 2-inches deep.

230-52 - SOLD




Mahogany Box with Inlay - SOLD



19th Century bracket base mahogany box with delicate vine and star inlay.
Dimensions: 4.5-inches high, 9-inches long, 5.5-inches deep.

333-100 - SOLD



If you are interested in buying any of these items, please call (978) 597-8084 or email David Hillier at drh@aaawt.com or Lynn Morin at lfm@aaawt.com

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