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Collection of Carole Wahler | January 29, 2025

Wed, Jan 29, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 23

East Tennessee Pie Safe in Early Blue Paint

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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probably Kingston area, 19th century, large walnut form retaining traces of early bright blue paint, original fylfot punched tins, 24 tins total, poplar backboards with cut nails, 61-1/2 x 57-3/4 x 26-1/2 in.

Provenance: consignor notes: indicate Abernathy family of Kingston; Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville, Tennessee

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consignor notes: indicate Abernathy family of Kingston; Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville, Tennessee

very good condition overall, surface probably dry scraped, surface corrosion and some small holes in tins (one side panel with two holes), other typical surface wear