Lot 1: Spit Box

$1,162.00

Lot 1: Spit Box

$1,162.00

Estimate: $1,500 – $2,500
Sold: $1,652

Maple, pine bottom, original varnish, red painted interior and bottom, freehand initialed in black “R.C.” on side and bottom, three fingers, copper tacks, 3 1/4″ h, 7 1/2″ dia.

Note:
Small size indicates possibly used by a Sister.

Provenance:
Purchased at Brothers Auction (1029) in 1948 for $1.00
(Dr. McCue’s Journal Entry #37)

Description

Spit box, maple, red interior, “R.C.”, 7 1/2″ dia