08-14-201008-15-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 14, 2010 03:00 PMCalender
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Tiger Maple Sewing Box

Sell one like this
$711$600
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2509Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 15, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Tiger Maple Sewing Box, America, early 19th century, rectangular box with hinged lid, the interior cover fitted with a mirror, the interior with a mahogany lift-out tray, with two covered compartments, four small open compartments, and pincushion, supported on contrasting dark wooden ball feet, (lid slightly warped),ht. 5, wd. 11, dp. 7 3/4 in.
Estimate $600-800

The varnish on the top is stained and alligatored.