Small Paint-decorated Document Box

Description:

Small Paint-decorated Document Box, probably Switzerland, early 19th century, the pintel-hinged lid above a rectangular box, original painted decoration of red and white blossoms and green foliage on a dark blue ground with white sponge-painted borders, ht. 4 1/4, wd. 9 1/2, dp. 6 3/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200


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