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Lot 18 · American Stories: Celebrating 250 Years of Independence

North America, early 18th century

Carved Pine Bible Box

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Estimate
$800–$1,200 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — American Stories: Celebrating 250 Years of Independence, Skinner Marlborough, Massachusetts · 30 June 2026
Record ID
TB-2026-005283
Record
first seen 19 Jul 2026 · updated 19 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Carved Pine Bible Box, North America, early 18th century. Bonhams, 30 Jun 2026, lot 18. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-005283.

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Carved Pine Bible Box, North America, early 18th century. Bonhams, 30 Jun 2026, lot 18. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-005283.

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