AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
SUPERB PAINT DECORATED OVAL BRIDES BOX.Ash & white wood with original paint with dry thin varnish overcoat. Period inscription inside "N Barnhard bought this box in New York City in 1853". The box having a finger lapped lid decorated with central panel of stenciled flowers with scrolled leafage surround, and black pinstriped borders with elongated teardrop shaped flourishes against a Windsor green background. The lap joined box with similar decoration. Iron tack joinery. SIZE: 10-1/4" h x 17-3/4" w x 12-1/2" d. CONDITION: Minor old bottom lid edge band loss, otherwise very good, untouched condition. 49140-108 WAG (1,000-2,000)