August Americana
Description:
Miniature Red-painted Pine Sea Chest with Becket Handles, New England, early 19th century, hinged top above a well, the box sides mounted with heart and diamond-carved becket attachments, applied molded base, old surface, (paint wear, beckets mostly detached),ht. 12 1/4, wd. 27 1/2, dp. 12 in.
Provenance: Steven Score.
The Collection of Gail & Don Piatt
Estimate $600-800
remnants of one rope handle still attached to bracket, pieces of old beckets inside box, but not complete.
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Keywords
Don Piatt, Steven ScoreStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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