Probably the most exciting find we have had in a while! Very rare survivor of an antique safety practice that has 24 metal springs that covered and protected peoples' eggs. People from years ago probably used this during their long bumpy horseback rides or horse-drawn carriage / stagecoach journeys. Those eggs better not be broken when they arrived at Grandma's house. Circa 1880s. Wonderful dovetail corner joinery and hinges and latches. We added some plastic eggs to better show what this rate antique box's purpose was.
The wood of the egg box has worn beautifully and age has created a lovely antique patina to this rare piece.
Notes: One of the lid hinges has lost its thin rod. The lid woods have splits but the springs' screw system holds the box together.
Consistent with age and use.
12 1/2" x 8 3/4" x 3 3/4"
18%
WHERE TO PICK UP:
Private Residence
Stratford, Connecticut 06614
(Winning Bidders Will Be Given Full Address VIA EMAIL)
Saturday, 4/30, 11:30 am to 5:00 pm
Stratford, CT
Local Pick Up Only
Winning Bidders Will Receive Pick-Up Address and Instructions Via Email After the Auction Closes - LET US KNOW IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE THIS - MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SELECTED IN YOUR DASHBOARD TO RECEIVE AUCTION WIN EMAILS VIA EITHER EMAIL OR TEXT - AUCTION WIN EMAILS AND INVOICES CAN ALSO BE ACCESSED VIA YOUR DASHBOARD AFTER THE SALE CLOSES)
NO EXCEPTIONS. ITEMS NOT PICKED UP DURING ALLOTTED PICK UP HOURS WILL BE CONSIDERED FORFEITED WITHOUT REFUNDS. IF YOU CAN NOT MAKE THE PICK UP TIMES, SEND A FAMILY MEMBER/ OR A FRIEND WITH YOUR INVOICE.
Auction Manager:
Ernie Taddei
(203) 535-7385
Winning Bidders Will Receive Pick-Up Address Via Email After the Auction Closes
PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES FOR PICK-UP:
• Winning Bidders must bring help if you have won LARGE items. This is required for large/ heavy items.
*PLEASE BRING YOUR PROPER PACKING MATERIALS including boxes, wrapping paper, furniture blankets, bubble wrap, etc) if needed for safe transport of your won item(s) from the Pickup- especially for items like china, porcelain & glassware.
• Packing, Moving & Transporting of your items will NOT BE PROVIDED upon pickup.
Ernie Taddei | (203) 535-7385 | erniet1212@sbcglobal.net
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