Lot 184: Two Small Oval Boxes

Estimate: $1,000 – $2,000

Maple and pine, original red stained finish, three shaped fingers secured with small copper tacks, sold Willis Henry Auctions, 1996, Lot 34, 2″ h, 5 1/8″ l; Pine and maple, original ochre stained finish, three fingers, copper tacks, signed in pencil under the lid in pencil “From Sister Esther”, 2 1/2″ h, 5 3/4″ l; both boxes in excellent condition, c. 1830-1840, (ex. Wadleigh/Wombolt collection).