The Andrews Shaker Collection
Description:
Paint-decorated Tinware Dome-top Trunk, America, early 19th century, used but not made by the Shakers, rectangular form with hinged lid, the front decorated with a white band with red fruit and green leaves, over red and green blossoms and fruit, on a black ground with yellow foliate brushed borders, (paint loss),ht. 7 1/2, wd. 10 1/4, dp. 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500
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