Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 21, 2024: Americana - Day Two

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Boxes
Lot 1470

AMERICAN TRAMP ART SEWING / TRINKET BOX

Estimate: $50 - $100
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

AMERICAN TRAMP ART SEWING / TRINKET BOX, constructed from cigar boxes, advertising from these shows through in some places, rectangular form with hinged lid, pyramidal decorations on all sides and top, center of lid with a lithographed winter scene under glass, likely cut from a post card, front side reads "Cecelia" in script and back side reads "MADE IN DEC. 1918", dry surface with traces of original gold paint. Dated 1918. 3 3/4" HOA, 10 3/4" LOA, 6 2/4" DOA.

Condition

Very good overall condition with minimal loss, wear to original paint; some moderate wear to velvet interiors.

From a Winston-Salem, NC Private Collection.