KEEPSAKE BOX OWNED BY NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 19th Century Height 9". Width 10". Depth 7.5".
KEEPSAKE BOX OWNED BY NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE
19th Century
Chinese red-stained cedar box with brass fittings, gold Chinese characters and black-painted "NH". Handwritten note on underside of lid "Contents of Cedar Box", listing Hawthorne's various plays and other writings.
Height 9". Width 10". Depth 7.5".
Provenance:
Descended directly through the Hawthorne family.
Condition
Cracks overall and damage to the underside.The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.
KEEPSAKE BOX OWNED BY NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE
19th Century
Chinese red-stained cedar box with brass fittings, gold Chinese characters and black-painted "NH". Handwritten note on underside of lid "Contents of Cedar Box", listing Hawthorne's various plays and other writings.
Height 9". Width 10". Depth 7.5".
Provenance:
Descended directly through the Hawthorne family.
Condition
Cracks overall and damage to the underside.The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.
