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19th Century Paint Decorated Wooden Writing or Work Box browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Decorative Art:Folk Art: Pre 1900: item # 422995
Kensington House Antiques Kensington Maryland (301)942-0955 Guest Book $265 |
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Very nice dovetailed wooden writing box or work box, the hinged lid decorated with a handpainted grapevine motif against a mustard painted background. The interior of the box has four fitted compartments along the back side. The bottom and top are attached to the dovetailed sides with old square nails. The inside of the lid is inscribed illegibly in pencil "Hannah ??". Origin: New England, ca. 1870. Condition: very good paint, the original lock is now missing, an age split to the bottom and to the front side of the lid. Size: 10-1/4" x 8-3/4" x 4-1/4". |
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