11-08-200911-08-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2482Boston
November 8, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
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Three Large Wallpaper-covered Band/Hat Boxes

Sell one like this
$2,015$1,700
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2482Location: BostonDate / Time: November 08, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

Three Large Wallpaper-covered Band/Hat Boxes, America, second quarter 19th century, the largest depicting NEW YORK CITY HALL on the cover and "American Deer Hunt" scene around the side; the second depicting "Turkish Inhabitants" on the cover and Classical architecture around the side; the third with a parrot on the cover and several buildings around the side, (wear),ht. 11 1/4-12, dia. 16-19 in.
Estimate $400-600

All with wear, fading,some staining normal with age and use, largest box contains several hats.

Keywords

Hat, NEW YORK CITY HALL