02-25-202202-26-2022
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
February 25, 2022 12:00 PMCalender
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Isaac Elder Document Box

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$558$475
Auction: Sale #3950M - 3950MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: February 25, 2022 12:00PM

Description:

Isaac Elder Document Box, Foster & Barton, Boston, Massachusetts, early 19th century, rectangular box covered in leather and with brass tack decoration, the lid with brass handle and engraved nameplate reading "Isaac Elder/Boston," the front with brass lock, opening to an interior lined book paper with red and blue marbling, the inside of the lid with printed "Foster & Barton, Saddle, Cap, and Trunk Manufacturer" label, ht. 4 1/2, wd. 10, dp. 6 in.

Note: Isaac Elder (1739-1796) of Gorham, Maine, served in Captain Hart William's Company which marched on April 21, 1775, in response to the April 19 alarm; and served in 1776 during the Siege of Boston for two months at Winter Hill.
Estimate $300-500

Leather surface is dry and cracked and has scattered losses particularly to the sides, internal lining is intact.


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Keywords

Isaac Elder Document Box, Gorham, Hart William