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Paint-Decorated Dome-Top Box, Signed
4/12/2014 - Americana: Live Salesroom Auction
American, 19th century. A pine dome-top box in blue paint, having a dovetailed case and iron hardware, with Nancy Massay(?) written on back; ht. 12, wd. 26.5, dp. 13 in.

Provenance:  
From the Estate of Kenneth Erwin, Portland, Michigan

Condition:  
Some surface wear and paint loss. Iron latch and hinges broken. Age split on back with loss near one hinge.
Sold: $120.00
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