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Our Premier Autumn Auction | Session II | October 22, 2025

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Day two features important porcelain and pottery, pilgrim century furniture and early decorative arts. The Tonneson Collection, New Hampshire, includes Delft, slipware, pilgrim century furniture and more; the Collection of Dr. Richard and Carol Lamb, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania features Delft, and Staffordshire; an Important Atlanta Private Collection offers over thirty eight lots of Staffordshire including two rare Whieldon Type Dovecotes; the Sally and Paul Hawkins Collection of Southern pottery, includes an outstanding signed and dated Dave Drake Jar.
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Lot 602

Very Fine New England William and Mary Desk Box in Original Red Paint

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Starting Bid
$2,000

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possibly Maine, early 18th century, the lid with brass butterfly hinges and rosehead nails, open interior with traces of early wallpaper, front with large iron heart shape escutcheon, set on turned feet, fine old painted surface, 11-3/4 x 23 x 18-3/4 in.

Provenance: Bill Schwind owned this box in the 1970s and sold to a private collector named Levett; on that collector's death, purchased from the estate by Michael Dunn, who sold to another private collector, who sold to current owners; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire

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Bill Schwind owned this box in the 1970s and sold to a private collector named Levett; on that collector's death, purchased from the estate by Michael Dunn, who sold to another private collector, who sold to current owners; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire

surviving in a remarkable state of preservation, appears to retain its original painted surface, hinges, and iron escutcheon, right front foot appears to be a restoration, other feet likely original with old chips and losses, old loss of small interior shelf, lacking lock catch, and with holes through top from previous attachment, several old nail holes in backboard, significant wear and losses to paint, especially at edges, losses to interior lining, scattered scratches and surface abrasions, a few scattered holes from pest damage, lacking lock mechanism at lid, lacking key 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.