Condition: Two minor bits of rattan loss, note noticeable, displays well
Additional Information: Possibly Pennsylvania, perhaps mercantile use; blue leafy
devices having bittersweet dotting against an unusual mauve paper. The interior lined
with blue paper. Illegible label on cover. Found within are fifteen 1840s and 1850s
receipts.
Paper on case is intact, top displays nearly intact [85%] embossed paper label at lower
left is found “39 ½ Yds” …the abbreviated yards by press, the 39 ½ by hand; label is
over faded paper. At the center is a triple domed building within shield surmounted with
federal eagle flanked and above scrolling floral vines. Intact tinned hasp and hinges. A
small aperture pierces the top, interior wear pattern suggests that floss of other fancy
thread was drawn through the lid at a mercantile.
(Height: 3.25"; width: 6.5"; depth: 3.75")
Three-layer graduated chip carved geometric segments; horizontal center section of all
panels upholstered in green brushed cotton velvet against which are the laminated and
stained segments. The center panel of lid displays “Ch.S over 1902 against green
velvet…flanked by pilsner type beer glasses.
(Height: 4.25"; width: 9.25"; depth: 5.25", one 3” by 3/8” piece is missing from base of
back; loss doesn’t distract; we are able to have it replaced.)
Top features a panel of light brown leafy-devices against celadon ground; under the lid rim is found printed paper featuring diagonal stipes in blue resembling bed ticking material. Very good condition with extremely minor lifting and paper loss to very small section of base edge; features rectangular gold gilt on pink paper label that is intact with curling corners. (7.5 x 4.5 x 4")
The back displays wallpaper with scattered losses; may have once been covered with leather although other leather is overall fine, all else good condition.
(H: 17.25", W: 42", D: 19")
Document Box, Lift Top with Drawer, Original Red
New England
19th Century
White pine - SOLD
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)
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) $135
593-29
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