Emporium Auctions
Fri, Mar 27, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 275
Stencil Decorated Dome Top Instrument Box
Estimate: $200 - $400
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 |
American, 19th century, long rectangular hinged lidded box, probably for a musical instrument, stencil decoration with fruit and floral motifs, dovetail joinery, brass carrying handle, 5-1/2 x 30-1/2 x 9-1/4 in., Provenance: Collection of Laurence and Helen Alspaugh, Greensboro, North Carolina
scattered surface scratches, areas of paint loss, cracks and separations throughout, some losses at corners and edges, lock mechanism broken, box does not close completely
