Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama | June 23, 2026
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 32
Rare Dated Yarmouth Massachusetts Tin Pipe Box, Insley Blair Provenance
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Sold for
$11,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
Yarmouth, Massachusetts, circa 1813, punched and pierced tin box with drawer, impressed "MR PETER THATCHER YARMOUTH AUGUST THE 28 1813", with six clay pipes included, 11-1/8 x 4-3/8 x 3-1/2 in.
Provenance: Charles Woolsey Lyon, New York, October 1920; Christie's, Property From the Collection of Mrs. J. Insley Blair, January 21, 2006, lot 597, $12,000; Elliott & Grace Snyder Antiques, South Egremont, Massachusetts, September 2006 (accompanied by copy of sale confirmation letter); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
Note: Peter Thacher (also spelled Thatcher) appears in the 1800 and 1830 census records of Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Masachusetts.
Literature: Illustrated in Furniture Treasury, Wallace Nutting, 1928, p. 1400, fig. 4027.
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Charles Woolsey Lyon, New York, October 1920; Christie's, Property From the Collection of Mrs. J. Insley Blair, January 21, 2006, lot 597, $12,000; Elliott & Grace Snyder Antiques, South Egremont, Massachusetts, September 2006 (accompanied by copy of sale confirmation letter); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
fine overall condition with light surface rust throughout, slightly loose knob possibly resoldered； pipes with breaks to ends of stems and signs of use Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
