Lot 2651 SUPERB ANTIQUE WOODEN FLY BOX CONTAINING APPROX.
200 VINTAGE FLIES. 12" x 8" x 5" mahogany box with key lock. German silver rectangle on top engraved "H.A.W.". Interior is lined in cedar and has cork in lid. Box has two lift out trays. Bottom compartment and each tray contains over 60 flies of various patterns which appear to be contemporary with the box. About 15 flies are afixed to cork in lid. CONDITION: fine. Exterior retaining nearly all original finish with some scratches and marks. Interior very fine; bright and clean. Flies are very good to fine. Key lock is operable as key is present. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of Berrien Moore III. (02-25870-8/MGM). $600-1,500.
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