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Lot 745

Large Pennsylvania carved and painted trick box, 1

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

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Large Pennsylvania carved and painted trick box, 19th c., decorated with a philphlot on a green ground, the box opening to reveal a leaping dog with two mechanical couples in an erotic embrace, closed - 8" h., 10 1/4" w. Sold at Christies, January 22, 1983, lot 442.

Condition

Lacking lid and grooved lip on top. One side more heavily worn.