11-04-200611-05-2006
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2337Boston
November 4, 2006 03:00 PMCalender
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Sailor-made Inlaid Wooden Heart-shaped Sentiment Box

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$411$350
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2337Location: BostonDate / Time: November 04, 2006 3:00PM

Description:

Sailor-made Inlaid Wooden Heart-shaped Sentiment Box, America, 19th century, 19th century, scallop rimmed box with lift-off cover, the top and sides inlaid with diamond, star, heart, and arrow-shaped segments, the interior cover with inlaid stars and diamonds and central plaque with polychrome painted inscription "A Present To Mary Annis From Miron Annis," the box interior with inlaid crucifix, stars, and diamonds, some segments on top and interior with polychrome painted floral decorations, ht. 2 1/4, wd. 5 7/8, lg. 7 in.
Estimate $400-600

Keywords

Mary Annis, Miron Annis