Emporium Auction | January 23, 2025 | Online Only
Thu, Jan 23, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 422
Two Northeastern Birchbark Containers
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 |
the first a Woodlands birchbark lidded pictorial container, possibly early 20th century, decorated with waterfowl images, hide handle, 6-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 6-1/4 in.; together with a small birchbark lidded container, possibly Great Lakes, 19th century, the birchbark decorated overall with wooden cutwork, decorated with brass tacks, leather handle on lid, possibly for tobacco or fire starters, 2-1/4 x 4 x 2-1/4 in.; together with a small two handled pottery vessel of unknown origin, 4-3/4 x 4 x 3 in.
Provenance: Property from the John B. Schorsch Collection
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Property from the John B. Schorsch Collection
the first in good overall condition, handling wear commensurate with age, some areas of the expected warping or slight lifting of the surface bark; the second with wear and a small area of loss at rim, lid with leather handle off but present; the pottery vessel with firing clouds, chips at handles and base
