A few examples of appraisal values for
WOODEN HAT BOX

• PA WALLPAPER COVERED LIDDED
  PA WALLPAPER COVERED LIDDED WOODEN HAT BOX CA.1840-1870; rectangular bentwood hat box with thin slat birch/maple (?) band with tack fasteners and nail mounted poplar wood heads, the box with old two color (blue and white) roll printed gray ground wallpaper covering, interior lined with old nonprint news sheet paper, 14 1/2"x 11 1/4"x 9"; Condition: as found, extensive soiling and wear to surface of lid with some separation of nail fastened bands
• LACQUERED AND BRASS-MOUNTED
  LACQUERED AND BRASS-MOUNTED WOODEN HAT BOX QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY ? ???????of cylindrical form, covered in black lacquer, with brass hinges, handles and finial(1)25.5cm highProvenance: Jeremy J. Mason Oriental Works of Art, 17 March 1986, with an original receipt.Please note this lot will be offered with no reserve. ???????