Shaker Red/Bown-stained Maple and Pine Oval Covered Box

Description:

Shaker Red/Bown-stained Maple and Pine Oval Covered Box, Canterbury, New Hampshire, late 19th century, copper tacks and points, original stain, a nicely proportioned box with three fingers on the box and one on the lid, ht. 2 3/8, wd. 4 5/8, dp. 3 1/8 in.

Provenance: Paper note inside in Erhart Muller's hand reads, "Gift to me by Eldress Emma King May 5, 1945. She had this since the age of ten - is now 72."
Estimate $800-1,200


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