Lot 21: Oval Box

Maple and pine, original varnish finish with patina, three fingers, copper tacks, signed inside lid in pencil “Laura F. Clough, Mt. Lebanon, N.Y.”, (Sister Clough, born in 1905 and joined the Shakers at age four. Her father, Brother Henry Clough, was a photographer of the Shakers at Mt. Lebanon and also was in charge of the Medicine Business at the Church Family in the year 1909. The box dates to the mid 1800’s and was probably a gift to young Laura Clough.), minor imperfections, small split in lid rim, 1 3/4″ h, 4 1/2″ l.

Estimate: $1,000-1,500