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NHADA Dealers Relief Auction

Thu, Apr 30, 2020 06:00PM EDT
Lot 74

Bee Box Repurposed from a Shaker Box

Estimate: $250 - $450

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$300 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $50,000
Bee box repurposed from a Shaker pantry box, c. mid-19th century. With its inset circular window, this inventive repurposed Shaker pantry box was used for beelining to find feral beehives in the wild. The folk art make-do at its best. Condition: A beautifully timeworn object, with wear, a couple of cracks, and old repairs. Great old paint and patina. Measurements 6 inches long,4.25 inches wide, 2 inches tall. US Shipping $25 insured Courtesy of Old As Adam Antiques oldasadam.com
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