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THBAugustus Romaldus Wright's Toiletry Box and Images
Lot 141
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Bonhams Skinner
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Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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Oct 30, 2015 - Oct 31, 2015
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- Lot Description
Augustus Romaldus Wright's Toiletry Box and Images, c. mid-19th century, elaborate mahogany case with a silver escutcheon on the top marked Augustus Wright with foliate designs, and a silver plate around the keyhole marked 1858, and a drawer below the keyhole, inside the lid is a mirror, box contains two side compartments: marked PERFUMERY, the other FANCY SOAP, the central compartment with six small compartments, the main compartment contains daguerreotypes, and ambrotypes, some civilians and some soldiers, including one of Wright, ht. 8 3/8, wd. 9 1/2, lg. 16 in.
Note: Augustus Romaldus Wright (1813-1891) was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1856, serving from 1857-59, he also served as a delegate to the Georgia, as well as the Confederate Secession Convention. He was offered the position of provisional governor of Georgia by President Abraham Lincoln, but declined and became colonel of the 38th Georgia Infantry Regiment, Army of Northern Virginia.
Estimate $6,000-8,000
In overall good condition with some light wear near the inner hinge, images are in good condition, some in patriotic thermoplastic cases.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. - Shipping Info
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