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

March 3, 2023: Winter Americana Day 2

Fri, Mar 3, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 1530

MICHAEL BONNE (INDIANA) TIN / SHEET-IRON CANOE

Estimate: $50 - $80
Sold for
$137.50
Sold Price includes BP

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

MICHAEL BONNE (INDIANA) TIN / SHEET-IRON CANOE, Native American-style, stamped "MICHAEL BONNE" on one seat rest. Together with an Old Tow-style canoe model, and a birch example inscribed to the interior "INDIAN MADE". Three pieces total. 20th century. 6" H, 21" L.
Provenance: From the private collection of Jack D. Smith, Rockville, MD.
Catalogue Note: Michael Bonne, a coppersmith, first gained national attention for his cookie-cutters.

Condition

Very good overall condition, with scattered areas of minor to moderate rust. Old Town-style example with a minor split.

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