$16,250
Paint-decorated Dome-top Box, attributed to the Compass Artist, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, c. 1830-50, the rounded lid and sides with compasswork red-dotted flowers with cream outlines, bordered by smaller blossoms, with a punched tin hasp, all on a blue ground, ht. 6 1/2, wd. 9 7/8, dp. 6 1/4 in. Estimate $6,000-8,000 Scattered scuffs, wear and associated paint loss on the corners, repair to back panel of box and lid in the area of the right hinges. Varnished surface. 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.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-04-01