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Description:
Marine Paint Decorated Wooden Box, America, 19th century, hinged lift-top lid painted with eagle, flags, shield, and globe, an oval reserve on the front depicting a lighthouse, buildings, and a couple viewing ships at sea, a basket of fruit and an urn with flowers decorate the sides, on a black ground with gilt highlights, (wear),ht. 6 1/2, lg. 9, dp. 7 in.
Provenance: Skinner, October 28, 2001, Lot 446A.
Estimate $800-1,200
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
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