American Carved Soapstone BoxDated 1837 Inscribed on the bottom PROc. F. 1837 / The richest man I ever saw was one that begg'd the most His sol was filled with [glory] and with the Holy GhostHeight 1 3/4 in. by Width 3 7/8 in. by Depth 5 in.Catalogue noteThis soapstone box was likely made by a Methodist as one of their popular 19th century melodies was: The richest man I ever saw was one that begged the most, His soul was filled with glory and with the Holy Ghost, And a-begging I will go-will go-will go! And a-begging I will go."
American Carved Soapstone BoxDated 1837 Inscribed on the bottom PROc. F. 1837 / The richest man I ever saw was one that begg'd the most His sol was filled with [glory] and with the Holy GhostHeight 1 3/4 in. by Width 3 7/8 in. by Depth 5 in.Catalogue noteThis soapstone box was likely made by a Methodist as one of their popular 19th century melodies was: The richest man I ever saw was one that begged the most, His soul was filled with glory and with the Holy Ghost, And a-begging I will go-will go-will go! And a-begging I will go."
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
