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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 13, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Chip-carved Box

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$1,046$850
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3022MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 13, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Chip-carved Box, Holland, c. 1672, oak with carved geometric patterns on all sides, the lid with carved inscription "RI ANNO 1672 OPTSCHPDOESEVRGH/ROBBERT SCOT IDENN 16 IANNIWA," the front with large brass keyhole escutcheon, (imperfections),ht. 4 3/4, wd. 11, dp. 5 1/2 in.

Provenance: Acquired from Michael & Jane Dunn, Claverack, New York, August 17, 1983. Advertised in the Maine Antique Digest, September, 1983.
Estimate $600-800


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