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291. FINE AMERICAN INLAID TRINKET BOX,
circa 1848-1851, thirteen 5-point stars above a flying eagle with olive
branch in beak, over 6 American flags emanating from a central Federal
shield and tools and weapons. Furtherly embellished with an anchor,
trumpet, two drums and sticks, crossed sabers and cannon on carriage
with ramrod and stack of cannonballs. The front panel inlaid with flying
eagle holding a shield and banner “U.S. of America.” The interior fitted with a removable mirror and a lift out tray with compartments.
Inlays of mother-of-pearl, pewter and multi-woods.
Height 3 ¾ in. Length 10 ¾ in. Depth 7 ¼ in.
3,000/5,000
292. WHALER MADE INLAID LADY’S DRESSING
BOX, circa 1850, rectangular dovetailed molded box inlaid with
silver diamonds and faux lock circles, mother-of-pearl and abalone
¼ sunburst, diamonds and star. Contrasting wood inlaid hearts,
diamonds, stylized birds with inlaid lifts of tigerwood, rosewood,
cherrywood, walnut and satinwood.
Height 6 in. Width 13 in. Depth 8 ¼ in.
2,000/3,000
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