03-06-201103-06-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2538BBoston
March 6, 2011 11:00 AMCalender
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Early "Philadelphia Contributionship" Fire Mark

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$1,007$850
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2538BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 06, 2011 11:00AM

Description:

Early "Philadelphia Contributionship" Fire Mark, late 18th/early 19th century, gray-green painted shield-shaped wooden plaque with beveled edges, mounted with four cast lead joined hands with thumb at the top, with traces of earlier gilding, the back inscribed "McAllister 211 Green St. Phila./Penna/Hand-in-Hand," (minor paint losses),overall ht. 15 1/2, wd. 11 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500