AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
FINE EARLY GABLE ROOF CHIP CARVED BOX.18th Century or earlier Germany. The rectangular box with angular lid, iron bound and decorated throughout, opening to an open well through small square hinged door in roof. The hole chip-carved with geometric rondels within chip carved zigzag borders raised on turned feet. Note: a similar example is in the collection at the "Museum des Kunsthandwerks". SIZE: 12-3/4" h x 18" l x 9-3/4" w. CONDITION: Structurally very good. Dry surfaces with mellow soft brown patina. Iron strappings intact and original. 49901-17 HMG (2,800-3,200)