August Americana
Description:
Five Brass Boxes and Notebook, 18th and early 19th century, a Dutch tobacco box with scenes and bible verse; a Dutch oval tobacco box with engraved verse; a pocketbook-form snuffbox with engraved surfaces; a small snuffbox with canted corners and engraved crossed pipes, pitcher, and glasses; a small octagonal box with engraved lid; and an English notebook engraved "Thos Maskew/Near/Kendal" within a rococo frame, lg. to 5 3/4 in.
Estimate $600-800
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen 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
From the heart of New England, the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department regularly uncovers treasures with rich and enduring history and hosts auctions to world-wide renown.