Pre-Veteran's Day Americana Auction

Federal Cherry Sewing Box

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Start price: $1,000

Estimated price: $2,000 - $3,500

Description

This is one of the finest Federal, New England period sewing boxes known. The case is figured cherrywood, the top has a burl walnut veneered surrounded by bellflowers. The outer edge of the top has band inlay in a very unusual pattern. The box has its original octagonal insert although the fabric is not original. Date: 1800-1820 Dimensions: 10.75" width 6.6" tall.

Condition: Very Good condition