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Auction 11 · Lot 308
On four knob feet, bombe rectangular box with pitched lid, crenellated edge and flared coin slot at top. Hasp and loop closure at front. Unmarked. H: 120mm. Previous repairs.
- Estimate
- $500–$700
- Hammer price
- $500
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
BRASS CHARITY BOX
Holland, 19th century.
summary
Boxes such as these were originally designed as sugar containers,to be kept under lock and key. However, in this instance, the coin slot is original; most likely the craftsman modified a popular style to accomodate a special order.