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Niagara Peninsula Carved Fruitwood Box
Estimate:
CA$800 - CA$1,200
Sold
CA$450
Live Auction
Canadiana & Folk Art: Featuring the Jim Fleming, Marty Osler and Susan Murray Collections
Size
11(L) x 6.5(W) x 4.75(H)
Category
Description
Canadian. Ca: 1900. Fruitwood. Possibly Niagara Peninsula. A well-carved dovetailed box. The top is finely carved with a border of repeating diamonds surrounding a balanced configuration of pinwheels, hex signs, and diamond configurations. A divider within is inscribed, "48 dollars". 11(L) x 6.5(W) x 4.75(H)" $400/600.
