AMERICAN FOLK-ART SHOESHINE BOX.

AMERICAN FOLK-ART SHOESHINE BOX. Early 20th century. The paint-decorated oak, pine, and sheet-metal box in the form of a shoe. The hinged, sloping lid serving as a footrest opening to the storage interior. The sloping shoe front of sheet-metal fastened to the sides with screws. The box painted in silver with black trim, the outline of sole and heel retains studs once fastening a leather sole (now absent). SIZE: 8″ h. x 17-3/4″ l. x 5″ w. PROVENANCE: This unique piece from the estate of David Wise. CONDITION: Retains original paint and fittings, with old original patina. The attached “sole” at base of box missing. 9-93029 (400-600)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 2008

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
	232	$345.00	AMERICAN FOLK-ART SHOESHINE BOX. Early 20th century. The paint-decorated oak, pine, and sheet-metal box in the form of a shoe. The hinged, sloping lid serving as a footrest opening to the storage interior. The sloping shoe front of sheet-metal fastened to the sides with screws. The box painted in silver with black trim, the outline of sole and heel retains studs once fastening a leather sole (now absent). SIZE: 8″ h. x 17-3/4″ l. x 5″ w. PROVENANCE: This unique piece from the estate of David Wise. CONDITION: Retains original paint and fittings, with old original patina. The attached “sole” at base of box missing. 9-93029 (400-600) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 2008 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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