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Antiques
SUPERB AMERICAN MARQUETRY SEWING BOX WITH INTRICATE EXTERNAL THREE DIMENSIONAL ASPECTS American School (USA, 1850 - 1860)
Super American footed marquetry sewing box, circa 1850-60. Besides using numerous types of wood including maple, the artist has created a three dimensional effect on the outside borders and the intricate star on the top. When the box is opened it reveals another completely unique star design on the inside top and a compartmentalized tray that lifted from the box. There are five turned whale or walrus ivory knobs (one missing) on inside covers and a frame for the keyhole. Measures 11 ¼ x 9 ¼ x 5 inches. Possibly sailor made; an extraordinary find.
$5,800
A Late 19th Century Two Drawer Marquetry Table Marquetry Table (USA, 1890 - 1899)
A beautiful marquetry inlaid table discovered in central New York. Each of the two drawers is numbered with Roman numerals as are the four arms holding the top to the column.Slight rubbing on top, beautifully executed, and in original varnish finish. It measures 18 and three-quarters by 15 and three-quarters by 28 and one-half inches tall.
$3,600
FANTASTIC INLAID OVAL IMAGE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON ON THE TOP OF AN AMERICAN 19TH CENTURY MARQUETRY BOX American School (USA, 1875 - 1880)
An amazing image of George Washington after the Stuart Presidential “Athenaeum” portrait. This fine oval image of several different types of wood inlay is placed in the center of the lid. Also there is a multi-wood inlay border around the lower section of the box. It measures 6 x 13 x 18 inches.
