Crocodile Skin Covered Box

Description:

Crocodile Skin Covered Box, Henry H. Barton, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1830, covered on lid and all four sides, the top with brass handle and engraved nameplate reading "Henry H. Barton/Boston," opening to a compartmentalized marbled paper covered interior with Henry H. Barton, Boston, maker's label, ht. 6, wd. 13, dp. 9 in.

Note: Henry H. Barton was a patent spring saddle manufacturer working at various addresses on Washington Street, Boston, in the second quarter of the 19th century.
Estimate $300-500


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