August Americana
Description:
Large Shaker Red-painted Oval Covered Box, probably New England, mid to late 19th century, pine top and bottom with bent maple sides joined with five fingers and copper tacks, original paint, (imperfections),ht. 5 1/2, 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
1 1/2 x 1/8 in. sliver of loss on cover above nail joinery, several shallow slivers of losses t1/2 in to a few inches long mellowed with age on top rim of box, a few streaks of dark brrownish stains on side and a few dark stains on the covr.
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