$1,304
Sixth-plate Ambrotype of the Charles Thorndike Box Manufactory at North Weare, New Hampshire, third quarter 19th century, depicting the buildings and workers of the shop, identified on an accompanying note: "Charles Thorndike shop at the Glen/North Weare, New Hampshire/which was burned 1937," in an embossed brass mat, (minor dark spots). Provenance: Purchased from Henry T. Osborne, at the Osborne homestead in Weare, New Hampshire. Henry was a direct descendant of Moses Osborn, a cabinetmaker working in Weare, New Hampshire. Literature: See The History of Weare, New Hampshire, 1735-1888 , by William Little, published at Lowell, Massachusetts, p. 64: "Boxes, of wood, have been made by Charles H. Thorndike at site three since 1867. There is much demand for them, and the business is profitable."
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-08-12
