August Americana
Description:
Painted and Pinwheel-carved Pine Slide-lid Box, America, early 19th century, dovetail construction with blue- and red-painted pinwheels on the sides, ht. 4, wd. 8, dp. 10 3/8 in.
Provenance: The estate of Elisabeth T. Babcock, Woodbury, Long Island, sold at Skinner, November 15, 1985, Lot 82.
Estimate $400-600
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Stephen 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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