The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 2
Fri, Sep 30, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 398
Group of Four Wallpapered Boxes
Estimate: $400 - $600
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 |
British/American, 19th century, each of oval form with applied wallpaper to sides and lid, one with label on base for "William Cooke/Band Box Manufacturer/...Philadelphia", 9-1/4 x 13-1/2 x 9-1/2 in. to 12 x 16 x 12 in.
surface dirt and accretion, some tears, creasing, lifting, and losses to applied paper throughout, minor warping to wood; blue box with bottom stitching torn, tear to lower edge
Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition
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