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Wall Box with Heart and Geometric Cutouts
Estimate:
CA$1,500 - CA$2,000
Sold
CA$1,900
Live Auction
Select Canadiana Furniture, Folk Art, Textiles, and Pottery
Size
12" x 6.75" x 4".
Category
Description
A wall box in a great pebbled original surface with the front panel having a notch carved border and fret sawn with a star at the centre, a half-moon on each side, and a heart in each corner. The sides are shaped and the tall backboard has a clover-shaped hanger hole. In excellent condition, circa 1840. Unmarked.
Condition
Original untouched paint. Strong crazed surface. Wear to the interior base.
Provenance
From the Brian Reid Collection.
