$840
Inlaid Mahogany Slide-lid Box, 19th century, probably sailor-made, rectangular dovetail-constructed box with shaped gallery, the lid with heart-shaped pull tab, two inlaid bone heart plaques, and incised geometric border, the sides of the box ornamented with incised compass-drawn medallions and lozenges, pintle-hinged compartment on the bottom, ht. 4 3/4, wd. 4 1/2, lg. 8 1/4 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-03-03