Painted Wall Box

Description:

Painted Wall Box, New England, early 19th century, the arched back with pierced hole for hanging above the canted nail-constructed box, original surface of overall red with green borders and yellow pinstriping, the front of the box lettered "LP" flanked by leaves, ht. 10, wd. 14, dp. 7 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Paint is oxidized, wear to edges of box, wood splits on inside right panel at nails, age appropriate wear overall.


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