08-09-201408-09-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 9, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Four Carved Folk Art Boxes

Sell one like this
$800$650
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2744MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 10, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Four Carved Folk Art Boxes, 19th and 20th century, one carved wood in the form of a bellows, with small tacks spelling the words "Forget Me Not," and sliding lid; one of horn, incised with a bird and flowers, with hinged lid; one carved in the form of a sleeping dog, with hinged lid; and one carved in the form of a bird, with one wing hinged as the lid; lg. to 5 in.
Estimate $800-1,200


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