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Lot 131
Antique Candle and Salt Boxes
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, to include: an English oak candle box, with tapered form, hinged slant lid, key hole, applied molded base (18 5/8 in. tall); and a mahogany salt box with wood inlay at front, slanted lid with single centered hinge, molded edges (14 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.); both prepared for hanging.

From the Estate of the late Dr. Junius H. Rose, Jr. and Sarah P. Rose, Kinston, North Carolina

Candle box with small losses, repair at back with new wood and screws, cracking at back and long cracks to both sides, age-appropriate scratches and wear, lacking key and locking mechanism; salt box with loose lid, minor separation at inlay, cracking to back, and small chips, dents, and expected wear to wood.