08-14-200508-14-2005
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2282
August 14, 2005 10:00 AMCalender
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Painted Wooden Memorial Sign, Scotland, possibly 18th century

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$2,350$2,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2282Location: BoltonDate / Time: August 14, 2005 10:00AM

Description:

Painted Wooden Memorial Sign,

Scotland, possibly 18th century, rectangular wooden panel with applied molding painted black with gilt lettering "IOHN HERIOT.FARMER IN CASTLE MAINS.LEFT TO THE POOR OF DIRLETOUN ONE HUNDRED POUNDS SCOTS.HE DIED THE 19th OF MARCH 1725 AGED 60 YEARS," a paper label with genealogy is affixed to the reverse, (scattered paint wear),16 x 23 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Keywords

Scotland, IOHN HERIOT.FARMER , CASTLE MAINS.LEFT TO THE POOR OF DIRLETOUN ONE HUNDRED POUNDS SCOTS.HE DIED THE