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AMERICAN FURNITURE, FOLK & DECORATIVE ARTS 11 NOVEMBER 2015 LOT 303 Damascene playing card box reed & barton, taunton, ma, 1970s/80s Marked to lid interior. H: 3 3/8 in. PROVENANCE: Property from the Reed & Barton Archives, Taunton, Massachusetts. Estimate $200-300 In 1970, Roger Hallowell (President, Reed & Barton, 1953-1971), hired craftsman and designer Robert Johnson to help develop a line of Damascene products. Due to the technique's popularity with consumers, what began as a collection of limited edition plates, soon expanded to include wall plaques, jewelry and other items. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale. Sold for $169 (buyer's premium included) Specialist Specialist: Lynda Cain Email Email: [email protected] 1808 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103 | +1.215.563.9275 | [email protected] | www.freemansauction.com