Pine Stencil-decorated Box

Description:

Pine Stencil-decorated Box, in the manner of Moses Eaton, early 19th century, the dovetail constructed box with hinged top opening to an interior lined with colorful wallpaper; the top stenciled with two urns filled with leafy boughs centering two hearts, all with apple and leaf border; the front facade and sides similarly decorated, old surface, (imperfections),ht. 12 1/2, wd. 29 3/4, dp 12 1/4 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

The top is cracked; some paint losses, particularly on the top; hinges replaced;

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