07-27-201107-28-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
July 27, 2011 02:00 PMCalender
954

Sewing Box

Sell one like this
$415$350
Auction: Discovery - 2556MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: July 28, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

Sewing Box, 19th century, rectangular box with chamfered bottom ends, the exterior decorated with remnants of scenic lithographs on paper, with black-printed tulip border; three hinged lids, over central and side compartments, the raised central compartment fitted with a lift-out compartmented tray, raised on brass paw feet, (surface wear and losses),ht. 6 3/4, wd. 15, dp. 8 in.
Estimate $400-600

Heavy wear to varnished surface, the round lithograph on the centeral lid is almost all worn off, a few small segments of the front lithograph are worn off. Some interior compartment furnishings are missing or loose, no sewing implements are present.