Three Painted Covered Oval Pantry Boxes

Description:

Three Painted Covered Oval Pantry Boxes, America, mid to late 19th century, lapped bentwood sides secured with "fingers" two painted red, one painted gray, (wear),ht. 3-4 3/4 in., dia. 10 1/2 -12 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600

All lapped seams good; red- four thin slivers of losses to base edge on sides 1/8 x 1/2 - 2 in. lg., scattered areas of paint losses; gray/green- paint over earlier dark green; redstained- some small dark stains on top of lid.