$948
Carved and Painted Wood Lift Top Box, 18th century, rectangular box, molded top and base, with wrought iron hinges to lid, iron swing handle, lock plate, and key, the top and sides with relief-carved panels of foliage, flowers, and fruit, old red, green, and black surface, supported on bun feet; the interior lid painted with red and green flowers on a red ground, oak compartmented interior with two tills, drawer and hidden compartment, (minor paint wear, 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. patch repair to probable knot loss on base), ht. 8 1/4, wd. 12 3/4, dp. 8 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-11-05