Group of Twelve Book Boxes

Description:

Group of Twelve Book Boxes, mid-19th century, various forms and media, including four inlaid and painted wood, four keepsakes of paper covered cardboard with colored lithographs under glass panels, one of black lacquer with Chinoiserie decoration, a green painted and stenciled tin lunchbox, inscribed "Noonday Exercise," a red painted cast-iron match safe, "pat'd June 8, 1880," and a stone paperweight, (imperfections),1/2 x 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 - 2 3/4 x 11 x 7 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200