Lot 213: Small Painted Wooden Box with Marbled Paper Lining

Small Painted Wooden Box with Marbled Paper Lining
American 19th Century, diminutive rectangular wooden box with brass keyhole escutcheon and small ball feet, the interior lined with striking red and purple marbled paper. The exterior retains traces of its original painted surface, now heavily worn and distressed from use.
height 3 inches, 3″ x 5″ top
Provenance: Property from the Estate of Ross McKenzie long time 30 year employee of Clearing House Auction Galleries in Wethersfield, CT
Condition: Substantial surface wear and paint loss to the exterior; abrasions and handling wear; lacking key; interior marbled paper lining in good preservation with strong color.

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Estimate: $300- $500

Auction Date: October 25, 2025

Realized Price: $274.5