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Painted Friendship Box
Painted Friendship 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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Carved Walnut Box
Carved Walnut Box

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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Inlaid Box
Inlaid Box

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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Russian Icon in Box
Russian Icon in Box

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 2 Drawer Box
Painted 2 Drawer Box

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: $375

ITEM: PVT
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"Forget Me Not" Sailor's Valentine

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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19th C.Paint Decorated Box
19th C.Paint Decorated Box

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 Leather Box
Brass Bound Leather Box

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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Walnut Spice Box
Walnut Spice Box

Very nice American 19th C.walnut spice box with 7 self contained/removeable interior compartments, each with a sliding cover, for separating the spices. Individual compartments are made of pine with sliding walnut tops and knobs. The compartments are configured so all can be opened while still in the box. The center compartment probably held a glass bowl or mortar and pestle. Nailed construction. Nice contrasting finish moulding where the top and bottom meet. Excellent condition. 11 3/4″ square, 5 ” high.

Price: $295

ITEM: 701DM225
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Bride's Box

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: $950

ITEM: 68PA75
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