$3,318
American birds-eye maple sewing box, early 19th c. , the lift tray top lid hand decorated with a basket of flowers and the front with a floral and leaf decoration, the ends with a cornucopia of grapes and flowers opening to a compartmented interior with pincushions, sewing needles, pins, etc., all resting on delicate bun feet, 6" h., 12 1/2" w. Provenance: Jim Donahue, Port Murray, New Jersey.
Auctioneer:
Pook & Pook
Date:
2012-05-05