Americana - Online Online
Description:
Four Book-form Boxes, America or England, late 19th/early 20th century, from largest to smallest: the first with geometric inlay and lift-off cover, the second oak with line-inlaid spine and removable top, the third with red leather spine and hinged cover with an applied printed image of Martha Washington, the smallest a match safe with two hinged openings, the front inlaid with matchsticks and the reverse with a painted shield, (imperfections),ht. 6 1/4 to 2 1/2 in.
Estimate $200-250
printed image on leather-bound book faded, largest box top with some warping.
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