Americana
10-28-200110-28-2001
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2134
October 28, 2001 10:00 AM
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$1,495$1,300
Auction: Sale #2134 - 2134Location: BoltonDate / Time: October 28, 2001 10:00AM
Description:
Shaker Cherry Roll-top Writing Box, Enfield Connecticut Community, late 19th century, the lid having a brass knob, the interior fitted with brass topped ink and sander and a label inscribed "Trustee's office second family R.H. Van Deusen," and containing a bank share dated 1890, 3 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 5 in. Provenance: Hazel Hayes Collection; Avis H. Howells Collection. Note: R. H. Van Deusen was the agent for the second family of the Enfield Connecticut Community.
Estimate $800-1,200