American & Southern | March 13, 2025
Thu, Mar 13, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1049
Large and Exceptional Compass Artist Paint Decorated Dome Lidded Box
Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000
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 |
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, early 19th century, dovetailed construction, poplar throughout, in brilliant shades of red and white and blue, compass flowers and red speckled paisleys, open interior, original hinges and tin latch, 10-3/4 x 16-3/4 x 9-3/4 in.
Provenance: Pennypacker Auction Centre, Reading, Pennsylvania (accompanied by copy of receipt dated May 21, 1973 for $3,200); Private Collection, McLean, Virginia
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Pennypacker Auction Centre, Reading, Pennsylvania (accompanied by copy of receipt dated May 21, 1973 for $3,200); Private Collection, McLean, Virginia
expected surface wear to painted decoration, cracks to domed lid with some sliver losses, bumps and minor chips at corners and edges, surface dust/accretion, lacking tin hasp
