INLAID AND COPPER-BOUND OAK LIFT-TOP BOX Whale ivory and alternating wood inlay creates a compass rose, heart and banded design on t...

INLAID AND COPPER-BOUND OAK LIFT-TOP BOX 19th Century

Whale ivory and alternating wood inlay creates a compass rose, heart and banded design on top, a compass rose design on both sides and a star and diamond design on front and back. Height 7". Width 15". Depth 9.5".

Provenance:

Nina Hellman, Nantucket, Massachusetts, who indicated it came from New London, Connecticut.

The Collection of Paul Vardeman.

Condition: Some separation of wood due to shrinkage.

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