American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Paint-decorated Thread Box, America, 19th century, the box with white-painted heats against a green background, single drawer with brass knob pull, red- and yellow-painted thread holder with pin cushion mounted on top, ht. 12, wd. 6 1/2, dp. 6 1/2 in.
Provenance: Henry P. Dyerle Sale, Sotheby's, May, 1995.
The property of Carolyn and Tom Porter
Estimate $1,500-2,500
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Tom Porter, CarolynStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
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
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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