08-11-201308-11-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 11, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Small Blue/Green-painted Oval Covered Box

Sell one like this
$420$350
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2669MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 11, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Small Blue/Green-painted Oval Covered Box, probably New England, 19th century, pine top and bottom with bent maple sides, the cover and sides joined with opposing fingers fastened with copper tacks, (imperfections),ht. 2 3/4, 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

There is a large splotch of dark shiny paint on the top of the cover, and uneven paint color from wear and moisture, two small vertical cracks on the bottom of one end of the box.


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Keywords

New England, uneven paint color, dark shiny paint