Academy-decorated Basswood Veneer Box

Description:

Academy-decorated Basswood Veneer Box, 19th century, rectangular with canted corners, brass ring handles, and stamped brass feet, the lid and sides with painted floral decoration, ht. 5 1/4, wd. 10, dp. 8 in.
Estimate $400-600

Lid has scattered spots of paint and lacquer loss, veneer on right edge and back of lid is cracked, right rear corner seam is separated, fading to red paint on flowers.


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