August Americana
Description:
Group of Small Wooden Antique and Decorative Items, 19th century, including a mortar and pestle in Victorian paint, two small trapped-ball whimsies, a rattle, a miniature sled, a miniature mortar and pestle, a miniature shoe, a wood-cased egg timer, a gilt letter "P," and a pair of small black-painted reeded frames.
Provenance: Mortar and pestle from Pat Stauble.
The Collection of Gail & Don Piatt
Estimate $300-500
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Keywords
Don Piatt, Pat StaubleStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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