Lot 98: Sister’s Box

Estimate: $1,000 – $2,000

Butternut, turned walnut fixed handle, original varnish finish, rectangular form, hinged double lift lid opening to two sections, matched grained top with nailed molded edges, intricately turned walnut handle on pin of exceptional turned columns, finely dovetailed case, molded edge surrounding base, (this is an exceptional Sister's sewing box, probably shared by two Sisters, c. 1870, possibly Enfield, CT), 9″ h (to top of column), 4 3/4″ case, 16″ l, 8 1/4″ w.