02-25-202202-26-2022
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
February 25, 2022 12:00 PMCalender
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Small British Leather Covered Document Box

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$264$225
Auction: Sale #3950M - 3950MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: February 25, 2022 12:00PM

Description:

Small British Leather Covered Document Box, c. 1750, dome-top box covered with brown leather with tooled floral decoration, iron lock, hasp and handle; the interior with original English newspaper lining including an article titled "Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman at Cape Breton, dated Louisbourg, July 10, 1746," linen tape lid brace intact, ht. 3 1/4, wd. 8, dp. 5 in.
Estimate $100-150

Leather has some wear and losses at corners and edges, leather hing is intact, but fragile, the interior has a few stains.


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