SPECTACULAR EARLY 19TH CENTURY CHIP CARVED SCANDINAVIAN STORAGE BOX.

Without question this is the finest example of a Scandinavian decorated box that we have ever handled at auction. The top with wonderful chipped and scrolled carvings. The band around the lid dated boldly “1817” with what appears to be the name of the owner carved in the sides of the box, also similarly decorated. The box constructed with wooden pegs and fine strips of birch bark stitching which holds the straps together. The bottom boldly seraphed “no. 127” which is also highlighted in black. The decorations on the side and top also have some residual polychrome decoration. Inside of the lid also inscribed with decoration and in faded ink with what appears to be the owner; again number “no. 127”. SIZE: Approx. 11-1/2” dia, when lid in place 6-3/4” h. CONDITION: Appears to be absolutely untouched with a marvelous 200 year old patina. In outstanding condition. 9-94524 (2,750-3,750) – Lot 2143a

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014

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
	2143a	$0.00	SPECTACULAR EARLY 19TH CENTURY CHIP CARVED SCANDINAVIAN STORAGE BOX. Without question this is the finest example of a Scandinavian decorated box that we have ever handled at auction. The top with wonderful chipped and scrolled carvings. The band around the lid dated boldly “1817” with what appears to be the name of the owner carved in the sides of the box, also similarly decorated. The box constructed with wooden pegs and fine strips of birch bark stitching which holds the straps together. The bottom boldly seraphed “no. 127” which is also highlighted in black. The decorations on the side and top also have some residual polychrome decoration. Inside of the lid also inscribed with decoration and in faded ink with what appears to be the owner; again number “no. 127”. SIZE: Approx. 11-1/2” dia, when lid in place 6-3/4” h. CONDITION: Appears to be absolutely untouched with a marvelous 200 year old patina. In outstanding condition. 9-94524 (2,750-3,750) – Lot 2143a Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014 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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SPECTACULAR EARLY 19TH CENTURY CHIP CARVED SCANDINAVIAN STORAGE BOX.