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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 14, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Fancy Blue Paint-decorated Dome-top Box

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$4,920$4,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2922MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 14, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Fancy Blue Paint-decorated Dome-top Box, attributed to Moses Eaton (1753-1833),Massachusetts and New Hampshire, early 19th century, dovetail-constructed rectangular box with wire hinged lid, iron latch, with allover shaded blue putty painted decoration with brown borders, (minor imperfections),ht. 7 1/2, wd. 18 1/8, dp. 9 1/4 in.

Provenance: The Collection of Meryl and Jay Weiss, sold at Skinner, February 18, 2007, Lot 11.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Scattered minor scuffs and abrasions with associated paint loss.


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Keywords

Jay Weiss, Moses Eaton