Polychrome Painted Dome-top Box

Description:

Polychrome Painted Dome-top Box, 19th century, the dark blue background with naive red and white flowers and birds on side, front, and lid, interior lined with white paper, (imperfections),ht. 9 1/2, wd. 16, dp. 9 in.

Provenance: Sold to benefit the preservation of the collections of the Danvers Historical Society.
Estimate $600-800

Shrinkage cracks and separations, paint wear.


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