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ATTRIBUTED TO J. WARD, THE FOUR BROTHERS, AMERICAN, 1856
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A Mahogany Campaign Box**
Attributed to J. Ward, the Four Brothers, American, 1856
A long mahogany box built up on shaped square feet, and bound along the edges with decorative copper edges and corner pieces. The top is inlaid with a nautical motif of fish, mermaids, compass roses, spear heads as well as hearts, stars and caribou all from whalebone veneer. The front of the box has five drawers with brass pulls and tin lock faces. The back of the box is inlaid with four small round mirrors and two compass roses. The back of the box also has three Victorian decoupages glued to the back of a woman and child, and children.
23¾ x 9 x 11½ in. (80.4 x 22.9 x 29.3 cm.)
Attributed to J. Ward, the Four Brothers, American, 1856
A long mahogany box built up on shaped square feet, and bound along the edges with decorative copper edges and corner pieces. The top is inlaid with a nautical motif of fish, mermaids, compass roses, spear heads as well as hearts, stars and caribou all from whalebone veneer. The front of the box has five drawers with brass pulls and tin lock faces. The back of the box is inlaid with four small round mirrors and two compass roses. The back of the box also has three Victorian decoupages glued to the back of a woman and child, and children.
23¾ x 9 x 11½ in. (80.4 x 22.9 x 29.3 cm.)
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sale room notice
The box is attributed to 'J. Ward, The Four Brothers' and the correct date should read '1856', and is inscribed in pencil in the interior.