Inventory Descriptive Tag: Box

Outstanding American paint decorated and dated 1838 “Friendship” box. We believe the four ladies pictured in the corners are the “friends” and the other 17 vignettes represent memories from a “Grand Tour” they took together to Europe and the Orient. The box was possibly used to store mementos such as tickets, menus, etc. from the trip.

The box is made of pine with square cut nails on top, dovetailed on the sides, with T-nails in the bottom. The date is painted on the back. The center medallion and the gold scrolls appear to be hand painted. The portraits and the vignettes are probably some form of transfer that has been hand colored. Excellent quality work and condition.
The box measures 18 3/4″ W x 11″ D x 3″H.

Price: $475

ITEM: 95T003
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A wonderfully created late 19th C. carved walnut box with a large Flying Eagle grasping the world globe (showing North and South America), strong relief carvings and great molded shapes on carved raised feet. The relief carved shield has the word “Mizpah”, which is an ancient reference to being “watched over and protected”. It is also a common Masonic and Biblical term with the same meaning.

Price: $950

ITEM: 82DMB95
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Attractive early 19th C. inlaid valuables box, probably NYS origina, c. 1830. Rosewood, birds eye maple and mahogany veneers. Walnut secondary wood. Lock intact. 12″ wide. 9″ deep and 4″ tall. Nice condition with some old veneer repairs.

Price: $425

ITEM: PERS110
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19th C. (c. 1850-70) box framed Russian Icon. Original detailed oil painting on wood panel depicting KAZNSKYA “mother of God” with brass riza. The painting size is 5×7. It is housed in what appears to be its original black and gilt frame hinged box that is 9×10. Excellent original condition. From an old Mid-Western estate.

Price: $395

ITEM: 710EB358
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Painted box with 5 colors plus finished wood panels and 2 long drawers. Made of poplar. Drawers are nailed construction. Drawer bottoms are hand chamfered and have a matrix of holes on the inside and may have been used to thread spools (?). Nice original condition, including paint, pulls and locks. 16 3/4″ long, 9 ” wide, 8 1/2″ high.

Price: $335

ITEM: PVT
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19th C. Sailor’s Valentine with a “Forget Me Not” greeting. Each half of the double Valentine is 9″. Made in Barbados. Excellent condition with all shells intact.

Price: SOLD

ITEM: 38EB295
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Late 19th C. paint decorated document box, painted to resemble rosewood with gold trim on the edges, roses on the center of the top and a gold scroll around the keyhole. Interior is painted blue with a secret storage compartment in the top. May also have had a storage tray in the base as well. Nailed construction. 13″ L, 6 5/8″ deep and 5 1/2″ high.

Price: $495

ITEM: misc
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Brass bound red leather covered document box with a green velvet lining. In good condition with some wear to the leather on top. Large brass ring and back plate in the center of the top. Lock is in place, but we have no key. 10″ wide. 6″ deep and 4″ high.

Price: $125

ITEM: 73DM125
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Larger paint decorated Bride’s Box (21.5″ long, 14.5″ wide and 7.5″high). Detailed floral design retaining its original bright colors. Excellent structural condition. Some blue base paint loss in 2 small areas on the top. Very nice family picnic scene lithograph in a painted yellow, red and black surround on the top. Quite a nice example.

Price: $675

ITEM: 68PA75
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