RARE STAFFORDSHIRE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN FAIRING TRINKET
RARE STAFFORDSHIRE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN FAIRING TRINKET BOX
Circa 1845
Lift-off top with bust of Franklin on socle, backed by a fleur-de-lis, arrows and drapery. Front of box with an oval medallion containing a spread-wing American eagle with a Liberty shield at its breast. Sides with shell design.
Height 5".
Provenance:
Benjamin Ginsburg Antiquary, New York.
Condition Report: Extensive wear to gilding and polychroming. Other areas of wear and roughness. Sticker residue.
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RARE STAFFORDSHIRE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN FAIRING TRINKET BOX
Circa 1845
Lift-off top with bust of Franklin on socle, backed by a fleur-de-lis, arrows and drapery. Front of box with an oval medallion containing a spread-wing American eagle with a Liberty shield at its breast. Sides with shell design.
Height 5".
Provenance:
Benjamin Ginsburg Antiquary, New York.
Condition Report: Extensive wear to gilding and polychroming. Other areas of wear and roughness. Sticker residue.
