19TH CENTURY PAINTED AND INLAID HINGED BOX ON STAND.

19TH CENTURY PAINTED AND INLAID HINGED BOX ON STAND. Walnut box having a lid decorated with a golden eagle holding olive branch atop a red, white and blue shield with red banner. The outer edge with feather inlay, the interior open but appearing to once have a horizontal divider. Bottom having an impressed mark “H Klee & Son 2 Dist NY”. Remnants of an old label affixed to bottom. The box has a brass shield escutcheon with lockplate and original key. A note accompanying the box indicates that a duplicate of this box is in the State Department Reception room but we are unable to confirm this. Accompanying the box is a custom walnut stand. SIZE: Box: 4-1/2″ h x 22-3/4″ w x 9-1/2″ d. Stand: 13-1/2″ h x 23-1/2″ w x 10-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Joan B. Hanson, Fair Haven, N.J. CONDITION: Paint loss and dark scribe marks to top, good. 9-95833 (250-400)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 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
	3612	$201.25	19TH CENTURY PAINTED AND INLAID HINGED BOX ON STAND. Walnut box having a lid decorated with a golden eagle holding olive branch atop a red, white and blue shield with red banner. The outer edge with feather inlay, the interior open but appearing to once have a horizontal divider. Bottom having an impressed mark “H Klee & Son 2 Dist NY”. Remnants of an old label affixed to bottom. The box has a brass shield escutcheon with lockplate and original key. A note accompanying the box indicates that a duplicate of this box is in the State Department Reception room but we are unable to confirm this. Accompanying the box is a custom walnut stand. SIZE: Box: 4-1/2″ h x 22-3/4″ w x 9-1/2″ d. Stand: 13-1/2″ h x 23-1/2″ w x 10-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Joan B. Hanson, Fair Haven, N.J. CONDITION: Paint loss and dark scribe marks to top, good. 9-95833 (250-400) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 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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