August Americana
Description:
Paint-decorated Dome-top Box, reportedly Vermont, 19th century, dovetail-constructed box with brass handle centered on the lid, iron latch, the top and sides ornamented with red and yellow hearts and leaf and dot borders, on a black ground, ht. 8 1/4, wd. 19, dp. 9 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500
Normal wear to box for age and use, with paint loss and wear mainly on edges, there is some loss to the molding applied to the interior rim of the box.
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