Antique Fine Art & Weaponry, Jan. 6th, 2024
Lot 74:
Beautiful Antique Nakara Dresser Box by C. F. Monroe Co.This antique vanity jar is a beautiful decorated Nakara line from C. F. Monroe Co. C. F. Monroe company which also produced the popular Wavecrest line, primarily did decoration and many of their blanks came from Mt. Washington. The Nakara line is rarer and harder to find than similar examples of Wavecrest and often a more beautifully decorated piece.This one is not a transfer, but is a beautifully hand painted floral design and beaded enamel. Even though it is rarer than Wavecrest, the value of these is usually not the rarity, but the beauty and this one tops off near the top of the scale while also0 being. rare. It has the original silk lining in good condition, which is missing on most of these.This lovely box, which dates to around 1890-1900 and is marked C F M Co. Nakara and it is more difficult find marked piece. Size 3 1/4" with Diameter 6 1/4".~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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