Sold for:
$3,075
$3,075
Shaker Dark Brown-stained Rectangular Sewing Box with Thirty-four Spools, probably Canterbury, New Hampshire, c. 1850-90, pine with metal spindles and brass tacks, original dark brown stain, dovetailed construction with hinged lid with a molded overhang that matches that on the bottom, interior with a narrow shelf along the back with spindles for thread spools; contains thirty four Shaker spools many of which are labeled: "AG, 3 (stamped) MO, NV (pencil), EJ, JM (incised), EF (in old script)," one bone spool, two double spools and one in chrome yellow paint, (minor imperfections), ht. 4, lg. 11 3/8, dp. 6 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-06-04
