2 Tartanware Boxes: Playing Card Case, Sewing Thread
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Description
Two (2) Victorian Scottish Tartan Ware Boxes. 1st item: Unusual tartan pattern paper covered Playing Card case in the form of a book; top slides to reveal a deck of cards inside; the exterior with decoration of 3 cards and pattern label CALEDONIA, 4 1/2"H. 2nd item: Thread box of lobed form with divided interior and four thread holes. Pattern is not named on box but appears to be Caledonia or Stuart. 1 1/2"H. Both items mid to late 19th century.
The Estate of F. Hamilton Hazlehurst, longtime chair of the Vanderbilt University Art Department.
The Estate of F. Hamilton Hazlehurst, longtime chair of the Vanderbilt University Art Department.
Condition
1st item: Very good condition with very minor wear to exterior; some fine crazing to exterior card decoration; some minor handling wear/ grime and toning to deck of cards. 2nd item: Scuffing and some wear to exterior, losses to thread hole covers, broken hinge.
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2 Tartanware Boxes: Playing Card Case, Sewing Thread
Estimate $200 - $250
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