Folk Art & Americana
Fri, Jan 15, 2021 01:00AM EST
Lot 34
1878 Carved Pine Folk Art Fiddle Case
Sold for
$125
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| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $75,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
A beautifully hand-crafted pine folk art fiddle case with relief-carved foliate patterns and Germanic pinwheels or hexes, believed to be of Pennsylvanian origin. With German silver inlays identifying Johnathon Schutt as the owner and the date of 1878. Also with engraved German silver escutcheon with "J.S" monogrammed on surface. Along the fore edge of the case, there are two hand-painted portraits of young women, each framed in brass into the case behind glazing. The case closes with two snapping clasps.
Measures 9 x 30.25 x 9.5 inches.
Case is in very good condition, and has been kept in protected location. There is minor reinforcement at brass hinges.
Measures 9 x 30.25 x 9.5 inches.