Lot 184: 19th C. Walnut Sailor’s Box

Estimate: $400 – $600

Original dark varnish finish, original red and yellow paint decoration as tassels around the perimeter of the lid, raised whale’s tail escutcheon, carved wood harpoon point inset into a raised diamond platform, as a handle for the lid, typed card refers to Portsmouth, NH origin, overall good condition, 7 1/4″ h, 13 3/4″ w, 7 1/2″ d, (ex. Fertig collection).