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• Auction House:
  Leonard Joel
• Sale Name:
  Classic Furniture Auction
• Sale Date:
  30 May 2015 ~ 11am
• Lot #:
  237
• Lot Description:
  A Tasmanian Folk Art Carved Blackwood Blanket Box, Early 20th Century
  rectangular, the hinged top with canted edges, the body carved to the front with a waterlily panel, 56.5 x 36 x 35cm History: the decoration featured on this piece, as well as that featured on the book cabinet, lot 238, was carved by Iza Allison Hilmer-Smith (nee Sprott, 1900-1961), probably between 1920-1930. Iza was the daughter of Dr Gregory Sprott who arrived in Australia in 1896, from Scotland. He went on to become the Chief Medical officer of The Royal Hobart Hospital, and the Public Health Officer of the Hobart City Council. Both the blanket box and book cabinet have been consigned by descendants of the Iza Hilmer-Smith.
• Estimate:
  A$600 - 800
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Furniture

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