19TH C. NANTUCKET LIQUOR BOX
original paint, S. BARRETT 1821 painted on hinged lid,
the front with pinwheel and star decoration, heart-shaped escutcheon, interior fitted with (12) 18th c. olive green colored gin bottles, box measures 11.5"h; 19.5"w; 14"d
Prov.: Samuel Barrett was born on Nantucket January 29th, 1793. He was the son of Nathaniel Barrett and Margaret Brock (or Coffin). He was the Whaling Master on the ship Sally, 1820 Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Realized: $3,750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 99 : 19TH C. NANTUCKET LIQUOR BOX
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