SANDWICH OVAL HOBNAIL PUFF BOX, clambroth with applied jade green stem finial, gilt decoration to cover, base with a factory polished rim and slightly sanded/shedding surface, cover with interior rough pontil mark, base with polished pontil mark. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. 1850-1870. 5 1/4" h overall, 2 3/4" h base, 3" dia rim.
Reference: Parallels B & K III, fig. 3289. .
Reference: Parallels B & K III, fig. 3289. .
Condition report
Undamaged, some wear to gilt, lid fits somewhat loosely which is fairly normal on these boxes
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Auction details
Spring Cataloged Auction of Glass & Lighting
6:30 AM PT - May 17th, 2008
offered by
Green Valley Auctions
2259 Green Valley Lane
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
