08-11-201308-11-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 11, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Putty-decorated Dome-top Box

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$861$700
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2669MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 11, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Putty-decorated Dome-top Box, possibly Maine, 19th century, rectangular pine dovetail-constructed box with hinged lid, with blue/green figured putty-painted exterior, opening to a divided interior, the interior lid with penciled inscriptions, some indistinct, with a Maine reference, (minor paint wear),ht. 5 1/4, wd. 13 1/2, dp. 6 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Unobtrusive minor paint wear on edges and corners and a few scratches and abrasions.


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Keywords

Maine