Paint-decorated Wooden Box

Description:

Paint-decorated Wooden Box, reportedly Maine, early 19th century, rectangular covered box with wire snipe hinges, brass swin handle on the lid, and a brass and iron lock, the top and sides painted dark red with brushed black zigzag designs, with green borders with yellow striping, ht. 7 3/8, wd. 15, dp. 10 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Allover alligatored surface, minor paint wear.


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