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August 4, 2014 02:00 PM - August 11, 2014 04:00 PMCalender
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Inlaid Mahogany Keepsake Box

Sell one like this
$523$425
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2743TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 04, 2014 2:00PM

Description:

Inlaid Mahogany Keepsake Box, America, mid-19th century, the molded rectangular top inlaid with contrasting and stained woods showing a three-masted vessel, with quilted interior, opens to eleven compartments, five covered, the center compartment's cover inlaid with stripes and lettered "Wilma" in pen, the four flanking compartments checker-inlaid, all lifting out to reveal a hidden well below with three drawers, in a dovetailed box with applied molded edge, refinished, ht. 5, wd. 14 1/2, dp. 10 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500


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