Emporium Auctions
Thu, Dec 5, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 459
Traveling Minister's Box, Dated 1833
Estimate: $300 - $500
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 |
possibly American, small wooden traveling desk, slanted hinge top with engraved verse "Be not unwise but obey the Gospel: And prepare to meet thy God.", blue paper lined interior compartment divided into nine sections, underside marked "M. Thustain. Eph, Vcr/Am. IV/1833", 3-1/2 x 7-3/4 x 4-1/2 in.; Note: verse continued on interior lid: "Wisdom's ways are ways of life, the wise shall inherit glory. Pro, III"; Provenance: A Private New York Collection
wear consistent with age and use; scratches to surface, interior lining loose in some areas, dirt/residue buildup to interior
