Small Floral-decorated Lap-seam Bentwood Covered Box

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Small Floral-decorated Lap-seam Bentwood Covered Box, northern Europe, 19th century, elongated oval box with a handle centered on the cover, decorated with painted inscription "crior minde" on a banner surrounded with sprays of polychrome flowers on a white ground, (minor imperfections),ht. 5, wd. 4 1/4, lg. 8 1/8 in.
Estimate $300-500

There is a repaired crack on the lid edge about 3 in. lg., otherwise just minor paint wear, the handle has two later nails in the interior attaching it to the lid.

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