2323

$414.75

FINE PUNCH DECORATED COPPER VALUABLES BOX.

Early 19th century, probably Pennsylvania. The sheet copper box with hinged lid and hasp fitted with ring handles, decorated with a hex sign within a punch decorated squiggle border, and with fanciful mask spandrels. The box sides of two panels punch decorated with hex symbols within rondels within ‘worm’ borders. The front panel decorated with a split tree, the rear panel punch decorated with the monogram “RHW” within a scrolled, etched cartouche. SIZE: 3-1/2″ h x 9″ l x 6-1/2″ w. CONDITION: Box with in use wear, primarily in denting, the hasp receiver has been re-soldered and is missing the lock ring. Old solder repairs to lid hinges, remnants of earlier polish residue, otherwise structurally good. 50601-6 (1,200-1,800) – Lot 2323

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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