Description:
Edwardian Painted Satinwood Letter Box, England, polychrome paint decoration, the cover with Cupid within a floral wreath, the box with decoration including a quiver with arrows, musical instruments, and a classical portrait medallion, all bordered with flowers, foliage, and ribbons, fitted interior, ht. 12 1/8, dp. 8 1/2, wd. 7 1/2 in.
Estimate $500-700
Age typical wear and minor abrasions. Scattered minor losses and mends.
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Keywords
United KingdomStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.