Lot 173: Two Small Oval Boxes

Estimate: $1,500 – $2,500

Pine and maple, early chocolate brown painted finish, three fingers, very small copper tacks, initialed “M.J.S.” on back, paper on inside of lid with 19th c. ink inscription “To Henry from Jane with my heart's best wishes.”, small age line at base on right, 1 1/2″ h, 3 1/2″ l; Pine and maple, original red/tan stained finish, three fingers, small copper tacks, signed in pencil under lid “Nancy Martha Ann”, sold Northeast Auctions, 2 1/4″ h, 5 3/4″ l.