Art, Antiques, & Asian
Fri, Mar 11, 2022 01:00AM EST
Lot 12
Flame-Stitch Pocketbook, Massachusetts 18th/19th c.
Sold for
$750
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $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 flame-stitch wallet, circa late 18th to early 19th c., polychrome wool and green linen, with two interior compartments and a 19" strap. The wallet belonged to the Townsend family of western Massachusetts, as identified on a needlework name cartouche ("S. Townsend"), as well as in included ephemera. Measures 4 1/4" x 8" x 1 3/4".
Inside the wallet are two later financial log books / diaries belonging to Jonathan Townsend (1819-1892) of Tyringham, Massachusetts. These small leather booklets, with entries dating from 1845 to 1856, include notes on accepted jobs (at rates of $16 per month), inventories of bank notes, daily experiences and events, and details of court hearings as a juror in Lenox, MA, among other things.
Some grazing/loss to the wool, especially with the pink tones. Small tear to the liner in one of the compartments. The colors are good for the age.
Inside the wallet are two later financial log books / diaries belonging to Jonathan Townsend (1819-1892) of Tyringham, Massachusetts. These small leather booklets, with entries dating from 1845 to 1856, include notes on accepted jobs (at rates of $16 per month), inventories of bank notes, daily experiences and events, and details of court hearings as a juror in Lenox, MA, among other things.