JOHN Q. ADAMS "FORGET ME NOT" PATCH BOX.
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Winning Bid:
$711.54
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 14, 2023 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
1.75x2.75x.5" thick designed as a book with glass covers featuring choice color portrait on reverse of glass front plus reverse glass back with text "Forget Me Not." c. 1848. The glass plates are assembled with cardboard to form ornately embossed spine covering and edges are colored and embossed to simulate the gold-leaf edges of a fine quality book. Front cover opens and interior has a mirror on the lid's reverse while at right is an open storage area. Inscription on inside reads "Given to H.B.C. (Harry B. Carpenter) in 1893. Grandma Byles had owned this box for 60 years before she gave it to me." These items typically have a multitude of defects such as cracked glass, moisture stains, paint loss, etc. While this shows some age, and the front cover is no longer attached to spine, this piece has only light wear and handling. Fine. One of the very few J.Q. Adams items to include a portrait and this has exceptionally bright color. Rare.
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