EXCEPTIONAL NEW HAMPSHIRE CARVED WALL BOX.

EXCEPTIONAL NEW HAMPSHIRE CARVED WALL BOX. Circa 1819. Haverhill, New Hampshire. This fine chip and pinwheel carved wall box, the back designed with lozenges, the front of the box designed with a central heart. SIZE: h. 15-1/2″ x w. 13-1/2″ x d. 4-1/2″ PROVENANCE: This item is accompanied by a letter from the original owner: “This knife box was carved by a 16 year old boy with a jack knife, and given to my great grandmother Lydia Heath when she and my great grandfather, Wells Goodwin were married on October 3, 1819 in Haverhill, N.H. by Grant Powers. Lois B. Gros” CONDITION: Very good original condition with rich brown color and exceptional patina. All carving remains crisp. The sides with nice wear. 9-99557 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2066	$0.00	EXCEPTIONAL NEW HAMPSHIRE CARVED WALL BOX. Circa 1819. Haverhill, New Hampshire. This fine chip and pinwheel carved wall box, the back designed with lozenges, the front of the box designed with a central heart. SIZE: h. 15-1/2″ x w. 13-1/2″ x d. 4-1/2″ PROVENANCE: This item is accompanied by a letter from the original owner: “This knife box was carved by a 16 year old boy with a jack knife, and given to my great grandmother Lydia Heath when she and my great grandfather, Wells Goodwin were married on October 3, 1819 in Haverhill, N.H. by Grant Powers. Lois B. Gros” CONDITION: Very good original condition with rich brown color and exceptional patina. All carving remains crisp. The sides with nice wear. 9-99557 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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