Grand Canal Wallpaper Covered Bandbox

Description:

Grand Canal Wallpaper Covered Bandbox, America, c. 1830, deep rectangular covered box with scenes of the "GRAND CANAL" later named the Erie Canal, showing the arched bridge in Little Falls, New York, on the Mohawk River, not far from Utica, canal boats and figures, in brown, red, and white varnish on a creamy yellow background, the cover depicting a spreadwing eagle perched on a branch with flowers, foliage, and a cluster of grapes, (fading, rim separation on cover).
Estimate $400-600

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