19TH C. PROVENCAL WALNUT HANGING SALT BOX
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Description
A simple country flower designed hanging 'boite a sel', salt box. The drawer below held the important certificate that showed you had paid your yearly tax for salt. These specific designs in relief were meant for fertility. This Boite à Sel was exhibited in 'The musée d'Arts et Traditions Provencal', in Marseille. Dimensions: H 15.25" x W 7" x D 6.5" Condition: Few old losses and wear to wood. Antique wear consistent with age and use. Few old repairs/fills to wood.
Condition
All the items in this auction remain at our Gallery in Norwalk, CT for pickup or shipping. Items must be picked up in the time frame of Wednesday, June 29th - Friday, July 8th, WEEKDAYS ONLY, 9-5. WE ARE CLOSED MONDAY, JULY 4TH. We will offer in-house shipping to the Contiguous USA for select smaller items in this sale, please contact us prior to bidding for a quote as purchases are not contingent on shipping. 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 requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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19TH C. PROVENCAL WALNUT HANGING SALT BOX
Estimate $50 - $1,000
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Item located in Norwalk, CT, usOffers In-House Shipping
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