Emporium Auctions - February 2, 2023
Thu, Feb 2, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 120
19th Century Boston Made Leather Clad Box, Joseph Read Saddler
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
19th century, label for "Joseph S. Read, Jr./Saddle, Cap, Trunk and/Harness Maker/.../Boston", rectangular form with hinged lid and open interior, clad in dark leather with brass tacking, brass carrying handle with alligator decoration, paper interior lining, 5-3/4 x 14 x 7-3/4 in.
Condition
cracks, scuffs, tears, and small losses to leather, losses to interior paper lining, surface dirt and accretion, some discoloration to brass elements, lacking lock mechanism, paper behind brass plate torn open, one ribbon detached from pin, some remnants of ribbon at right side
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Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina
