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Painted Pantry Boxes and Firkin
4/12/2014 - Americana: Live Salesroom Auction
American, 19th century. Two round pantry boxes, one red and one blue painted, of bentwood construction with copper tacks, the red box marked on underside IA, and an olive painted firkin, stave constructed with bentwood lid and bands; firkin ht. 8, lid dia. 10 in.

Provenance:  
Property from the Estate of Jane Murphy, Shandon, Ohio

Condition:  
Paint loss and wear to firkin body.
Sold: $120.00
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