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A TASMANIAN FOLK ART CARVED BLACKWOOD BLANKET BOX, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
rectangular, the hinged top with canted edges, the body carved to the front with a waterlily panel, 56.5 x 36 x 35cm
History: the decoration featured on this piece, as well as that featured on the book cabinet, lot 238, was carved by Iza Allison Hilmer-Smith (nee Sprott, 1900-1961), probably between 1920-1930. Iza was the daughter of Dr Gregory Sprott who arrived in Australia in 1896, from Scotland. He went on to become the Chief Medical officer of The Royal Hobart Hospital, and the Public Health Officer of the Hobart City Council. Both the blanket box and book cabinet have been consigned by descendants of the Iza Hilmer-Smith.
Sold for $600
Lot 237
rectangular, the hinged top with canted edges, the body carved to the front with a waterlily panel, 56.5 x 36 x 35cm
History: the decoration featured on this piece, as well as that featured on the book cabinet, lot 238, was carved by Iza Allison Hilmer-Smith (nee Sprott, 1900-1961), probably between 1920-1930. Iza was the daughter of Dr Gregory Sprott who arrived in Australia in 1896, from Scotland. He went on to become the Chief Medical officer of The Royal Hobart Hospital, and the Public Health Officer of the Hobart City Council. Both the blanket box and book cabinet have been consigned by descendants of the Iza Hilmer-Smith.
Estimate $600 - $800
Classic Furniture & Objects Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ2451
11:00am - 30 May 2015
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Saturday 23 May 10am - 5pm
Sunday 24 May 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 27 May 9am - 8pm
Thursday 28 May 10am - 4pm
Friday 29 May 10am - 4pm
CONTACT
Guy Cairnduff
guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au
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