RARE STUDDED, CARVED, AND WAX-DECORATED SAILOR’S BOX.

RARE STUDDED, CARVED, AND WAX-DECORATED SAILOR’S BOX. Mid-19th century. The rectangular lid fitted with brass carrying handle and outlined with brass studs, chip-carved with scrolling leafy tendrils above a banner carved with the name “F.A. Clark”, all within a rectangular chip-carved border. The front with similar leafy sprigs flanked by anchors above five-pointed compass stars. The ends decorated with a central chip-carved pinwheel containing hearts and diamonds, each corner carved with a five-pointed compass star. The back faintly painted with the image of a fully rigged sailing ship, the box dovetailed. The carvings all filled with colored sealing wax. SIZE: 7″ h. x 12″ w. x 8″ d. PROVENANCE: Found in the Rockport, Maine area. CONDITION: In very good condition overall, with polished wax surfaces. Showing normal and nominal wear, the painting of ship faded. Lock absent. A nice example of American marine folk art. 9-94188 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009

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
	733	$0.00	RARE STUDDED, CARVED, AND WAX-DECORATED SAILOR’S BOX. Mid-19th century. The rectangular lid fitted with brass carrying handle and outlined with brass studs, chip-carved with scrolling leafy tendrils above a banner carved with the name “F.A. Clark”, all within a rectangular chip-carved border. The front with similar leafy sprigs flanked by anchors above five-pointed compass stars. The ends decorated with a central chip-carved pinwheel containing hearts and diamonds, each corner carved with a five-pointed compass star. The back faintly painted with the image of a fully rigged sailing ship, the box dovetailed. The carvings all filled with colored sealing wax. SIZE: 7″ h. x 12″ w. x 8″ d. PROVENANCE: Found in the Rockport, Maine area. CONDITION: In very good condition overall, with polished wax surfaces. Showing normal and nominal wear, the painting of ship faded. Lock absent. A nice example of American marine folk art. 9-94188 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009 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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