10-28-201210-28-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2618BBoston
October 28, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Patriotic Relief-carved "Fort Hancock" Wooden Box

Patriotic Relief-carved "Fort Hancock" Wooden Box
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$1,080$900
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2618BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 28, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Patriotic Relief-carved "Fort Hancock" Wooden Box, possibly New Jersey, late 19th/early 20th century, rectangular box with hinged lid and shaped feet, with overall with relief and chip-carved decoration, the top ornamented with crossed flags an foliage and inscribed "USA" and "Fort Hancock" (a former United States Army fort at Sandy Hook, New Jersey),the sides decorated with an assortment of carved eagles, flags, stars, and foliage, ht. 7 3/4, wd. 8 3/4, dp. 6 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Oakland Antiques.
Estimate $800-1,200

Keywords

United States Army, United States, States Army fort

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