02-15-200902-15-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2444Boston
February 15, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
105

James Monroe Snuff Box

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$5,925$5,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2444Location: BostonDate / Time: February 15, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

James Monroe Snuff Box, America, 1817-1825, round papier-mache box, the cover with lithograph portrait of James Monroe with the inscription "President of the United States," (minor wear),dia. 3 1/4 in.

Provenance: The snuff box purportedly was inherited by Charles H. Sawyer, the grandson of Charles H. Sawyer, governor of New Hampshire 1887-1889.
Estimate $300-500

Keywords

President of the United States, James Monroe Snuff Box, United States, James Monroe, President , Polaroid 88 Polacolor ER 3-1/4 x 3-3/8'' Film, 80 ASA (623959), Charles H. Sawyer, New Hampshire