Green-painted and Gilt Stencil-decorated Rectangular Box

Description:

Green-painted and Gilt Stencil-decorated Rectangular Box, New England, early 19th century, the hinged lid above the case with beaded and molded applied molded edge, on black-painted ball feet, original painted surface with gilt grape clusters on the top and front, with gilt and black-painted border details throughout, (minor wear),ht. 5 3/4, ht. 10 1/2, dp. 6 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600


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