Lot #339 - Rare 19th Century French Fitted Tinsmith Box
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Auction House:Aalders Auctions
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Sale Name:Session I - Traditional Antiques & Jewellery
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Sale Date:11 Mar 2023 ~ 10.30am (AEDT)
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Lot #:339
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Lot Description:Rare 19th Century French Fitted Tinsmith Box
the rectangular mahogany box fitted with brass carry handle to the cover, with central brass lock with working key and a latch hook to either side, opening to reveal a red velvet lined removable tray containing tools of the craft, with large compartment underneath containing tinplate samples, wax sticks and pins, also with octagonal staining bottle labelled ' Patine-Etain//Bourgeois Aine-Paris,' and additional tools, the inside of cover with examples of the phases of tin working and later insert, 8cm x 29.5cm x 20.5cm -
References:Antique Boxes: Inside and Out, colour plate 435
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Estimate:A$500 - 700
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tools of Trade
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