Shaving Box, Reeded Case, Star Inlays, Shaving Cream Brush, and Toothbrush
Utility and Folk Art Combined
Date/Period: 19th Century, Probably Civil War Era
Measurement: 7.75" x 5.25" x 2.75"
Material: Walnut, pine, brass buttons & hinges
Condition: Good, appears to have had an iron hasp for closure now retrofitted with wood
Additional Information: When the box with elliptical top is laying on its back
the lid shows three inlayed stars, two buttons, and raised moldings. At the
narrow end of box is another relief-carved star; top features two additional stars.
When lid is opened the user has access to fitted, star inlayed compartment for
shaving cream which is worn smooth. Smooth.
$785.00
1283-131
A Rare and Fine Bobbin Lace Making Pillow Box, Lacemaker Ball, Cushion
Art and utility combined… Date/Period: 1728
Measurement: Height: 6"; diameter: 10"
Material: Eastern White Pine [pinus strobus] by analysis: Alden Identification Service
Homespun linen, rosehead nails and brass tacks.
Condition: Fine original condition; short shrinkage crack as depicted. The eye of one
wire hinge is open. Wonderful original surface, great patina.
Additional Information: The box is likely cooper made or may have been made in
concert with a cooper… staves joined to full coverage carved end panels by beautiful
rosehead nails. The half round door is initialed “CC”, end panel is dated “1728”,
underside of door initialed “BG” …possibly a second owner whereas the carving
centering door displays the initials “IC”. Both the turnbuckle latch and door pull are
carved. The drum is upholstered in homespun linen with edges reinforced and
decorated with green twill binding tape secured with brass tacks and rosehead nails.
Within the interior was stored the workers various instruments and supplies: pins,
scissors, thread, and bobbins. The pillow was set upon the knees allowing the
lacemaker to work her craft on the padded cylinder. A rare survivor…
The making of bobbin lace required a means of attaching multiple threads; bobbin
lace is made from a number of threads attached by pins to a cushion/pillow, each thread
being wound on a small bobbin. The design is drawn on stiff paper or parchment, which
is carefully stretched over the pillow and pricked out along the main lines. Small pins are
inserted at close intervals, around which the threads turn to form the various meshes
and openings. A good image depicting the use of a lace pillow is published within
Genevieve Cummins book, Antique Boxes Inside and Out, Page 304, plate 564. Also, A
Diderot Pictorial Encyclopedia of Trades and Industry, plate 445.
$3,850.00
1488-4
Antique Domed Coffret, Sharkskin, Shagreen Covered Domed Casket, Ironbound
French, circa 1700
Extremely rare casket on ball feet, iron strapwork, double hasp lock, silk damask interior
A magnificent French dome-topped coffret; boarded oak chest covered in shagreen and bound
with decorative iron straps, corners, feet and handle…there are five hinges. The lid is fitted with a
delicate swing handle, the front features a heart shape sprung lock retaining key; box is raised on
original pear shape iron feet. Goods of all types were stored in boxes and coffrets protecting items in the
home and providing light weight traveling cases on journeys. This small container likely intended to hold
rings, brooches, and other jewels or trinkets. Ex collection of Frits Philips.
(Fine original condition; Height: 4.75"; width: 7"; depth: 3.5")
$10,500.00
605-120
Vintage Bureau Box or Playing Card Box, Relief Carved, Floral Date/Period: 1890-1920ish
Measurement: Height: 2.25"; width: 8"; depth: 5"
Material: Walnut
Condition: Very good
Additional Information: Carved from the solid…the domed top with rounded corners
and molded edge features large flowers on leafy stems against a crosshatched ground.
The sides of base display relief carved leafy devices centered by molded bands. The
interior is fitted with two compartments.
$340.00
335-142
Frisian Carved Lidded Box, Heart, Pinwheels, Geometrics, Spandrels, Roundels Date/Period: Circa 1750 - SOLD
Condition: Very good, slight cupping to lid, interior till sans lid, original hardware.
All surfaces display a beautiful patina.
Additional Information: Intricate and complex…carved by a competent artisan.
SOLD
1247-19
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