CANAAN, N.Y. — A period lift-top blanket box in green paint, circa 1780-1820, topped Ralph Fontaine’s Heritage auction on April 30. It was estimated $50-$1,000, but did much better, finishing at $16,250, including buyer’s premium. With a panel front and snipe hinges, its top was not attached but the original hinges were there. It measured 49 inches wide, 26 inches tall and 19 inches deep. Fontaine sold more than 500 lots, including silver, gold, garden items, a Gibson guitar, music boxes, paintings, two Louis Vuitton trunks and more. A further review with additional highlights of the sale will follow.
