Premier Auctions
Sat, May 16, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1292
A Fine and Rare Tennessee Punched Tin Pie Safe
Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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 |
Washington County, 1850-1870, walnut case set with fine four part punched tins depicting urns and flowers in fine early surface, punched tin sides, with traces of early silver paint, doors open to two original shelves, 43-1/2 x 51-1/2 x 17-3/4 in.Note: This safe is illustrated in˜The Art and Mystery of Tennessee Furniture, Harsh and Williams, p. 164, figure 192.Provenance: purchased from Case Antiques, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2006; Property From a Franklin, Tennessee Historic Home Note: This safe is illustrated in˜The Art and Mystery of Tennessee Furniture, Harsh and Williams, p. 164, figure 192.
top with warping, shrinkage cracks and stains, hinges replaced with several scars, cracks and old tin repairs to door frames, fine original tins with typical surface rust, distress to original tins with some edge tears and losses, right side tins slightly pushed in
Condition
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