RARE AND IMPORTANT ORIGINAL ARTWORK FOR ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE OF ALL WINCHESTER SHELL BOXES, THE RIVAL “CHRISTMAS BOX”.

RARE AND IMPORTANT ORIGINAL ARTWORK FOR ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE OF ALL WINCHESTER SHELL BOXES, THE RIVAL “CHRISTMAS BOX”. This extraordinary lot includes the original artwork for the most coveted of all Winchester cartridge boxes, the Winchester Rival “Christmas Box”. This very rare lot consists of two original hand-painted panels that were used as the artwork for the coveted Winchester “Christmas Box”. The panels include the most important of all, the cover boldly embellished at the top “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS COMPANY, NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT, USA 100 RIVAL PAPER SHOT SHELLS WATERPROOFED”. The image depicts a hunter in the background with two pointers on point in the foreground. The artwork, particularly of the dogs is superb. Beneath this is one of the side panels of this very same box which depicts a group of shooters apparently shooting Blue Rock. Both panels are matted and framed in a simple frame. SIZE: Both panels are matted and framed in a simple frame. (Larger) 8″h x 8″w. (Smaller) 8″h x 2-3/4″w. (Measurements by sight for the panels only.) CONDITION: Overall framed piece 11-3/4″w x 15-1/2″h. Some flecking on the bold red lettering of “WINCHESTER” and “RIVAL”. Otherwise, both panels appear to be very fine 4-42105 JDJ (3,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2052	$4,600.00	RARE AND IMPORTANT ORIGINAL ARTWORK FOR ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE OF ALL WINCHESTER SHELL BOXES, THE RIVAL “CHRISTMAS BOX”. This extraordinary lot includes the original artwork for the most coveted of all Winchester cartridge boxes, the Winchester Rival “Christmas Box”. This very rare lot consists of two original hand-painted panels that were used as the artwork for the coveted Winchester “Christmas Box”. The panels include the most important of all, the cover boldly embellished at the top “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS COMPANY, NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT, USA 100 RIVAL PAPER SHOT SHELLS WATERPROOFED”. The image depicts a hunter in the background with two pointers on point in the foreground. The artwork, particularly of the dogs is superb. Beneath this is one of the side panels of this very same box which depicts a group of shooters apparently shooting Blue Rock. Both panels are matted and framed in a simple frame. SIZE: Both panels are matted and framed in a simple frame. (Larger) 8″h x 8″w. (Smaller) 8″h x 2-3/4″w. (Measurements by sight for the panels only.) CONDITION: Overall framed piece 11-3/4″w x 15-1/2″h. Some flecking on the bold red lettering of “WINCHESTER” and “RIVAL”. Otherwise, both panels appear to be very fine 4-42105 JDJ (3,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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