Small Paint-decorated Poplar Dome-top Box

Description:

Small Paint-decorated Poplar Dome-top Box, attributed to the "Compasswork Decorator," Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 1800-40, the lid lifts on wire and sheet tin hinges above the dovetail-constructed box, original punched tin hasp and lockplate, old surface, ht. 4 3/4, wd. 5, dp. 3 3/4 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Light wear to front and back edges of lid, a light scratch on front of the box, minor scuffs, paint is darkened overall.


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