Lot 39: Dome Top Trunk, and Period Photograph

Lot 39: Dome Top Trunk, and Period Photograph

19th c. hide covered trunk, decorated with brass tacks and initialed in an oval on lid “G.W.” for Gideon Welles, Secretary of Navy under President Lincoln, 9 1/2″ h, 20″ l; and a period photograph of Gideon Welles (some foxing), in a carved oak and gilded frame, 28″ x 24″, (from the descendants). 

$400-600

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19th c. hide covered trunk, decorated with brass tacks and initialed in an oval on lid “G.W.” for Gideon Welles, Secretary of Navy under President Lincoln, 9 1/2″ h, 20″ l; and a period photograph of Gideon Welles (some foxing), in a carved oak and gilded frame, 28″ x 24″, (from the descendants). 

$400-600