Trunk, Paint Decorated
New England
19th Century
Poplar

As depicted, a rectangular trunk of dovetail construction, the lid remaining on three original butt hinges; vapor barrier molding intact. Ornamented with wide brush strokes done in brown paint against a creamy white. (Height: 11.75 inches; width: 26.25 inches; depth: 13 inches)
$775
630-48




Trunk, Painted, Paint Decorated
Ex Lipman Collection
Northeastern United States
Poplar

Original mustard yellow paint against a red ground.
Excellent condition.
(Height: 11.25 inches; width: 24.5 inches; depth: 13.5 inches.)
$8,375
191-322





Mourning Box
New England
Nineteenth Century
Ebonized and painted
Ex-Howard and Jean Lipman Collection

As depicted, a rare painted box with mourning scene...the rectangular box in black enamel having gold gilt initials on the top-SR- above a conforming case raised on small turned feet; the interior lined with blue-glazed paper. The front panel with grassy hillocks, a funerary monument centered by willow trees against a clouded sky. Fine original condition. (Height: 6 inches; width: 8.25 inches; depth: 6.25 inches.)
$6,275
619-1



Apple Green Paint
Rectangular Document Box
Dovetail Construction...brass hardware
Early 19th Century

As depicted, tight and clean with wonderful bright paint.
Excellent condition. (Height: 8.25 inches; width; 15.5 inches; depth: 9.25 inches.)
$950
201-217


Paint Decorated Round Wooden Box

Measures 2.5-inches in height and 3.75-inches in diameter.
$575
250-50

Polychrome Document Box

Four color paint decorated 19th century box ex Fine Collection.
This nice size box with exceptional decoration has some in use paint loss.
Dimensions: 16.25-inches long by 5.25-inches tall by 8-inches deep.
$2,300
816-15




Paint Decorated
Flat-Top Trunk
New England
Circa 1825-1840
Poplar

As depicted, fiery red graining against a yellow ground on all sides including back. The box is of simple lap-construction and has iron carrying handles with heart shape back-plates; iron lockplate with brass keyhole cover, iron hasp and butt hinges. (Height: 9.75 inches; width: 23.5 inches; depth: 12 inches.)
$1,095
581-6




Sewing-Work Box
Circa 1900

As depicted, an unusual diamond-shaped box with fitted interior to accommodate spools of thread, materials and small tools. The outside of the box ornamented with carved and applied decoration, centered by carved and applied saw-tooth molding...the whole in a sponge-painted surface. Dimensions: 6-inches high, 18.5-inches wide, 14-inches deep.
$675
661-9


Painted Tabletop Box
Smoke Decoration...against mustard yellow
Circa 1830
Poplar

The dramatically canted sides on a protruding base raised on small turned turnip shaped feet that are mortised through the base; carved vertical glue blocks join the sides which are attached by screws to the base. Lovely...great surface and overall condition. (Height: 3.5 inches; width: 11.375 inches; depth: 11.5 inches.)
$1,575
573-12



Small Red Paint Decorated Box

Measures 3.25-inches in height, 9.25-inches in width and 6.25-inches in depth.
$195
605-10


Hudson River Valley Paint Decorated Box

The top of this five color box is decorated with a charming Hudson River Valley picnic and boating scene, circa 1830.
Condition: very good with minor paint loss.
Dimensions: 3.75-inches high, 9-inches long, 5.5-inches deep.
$2,825
333-96


Early Box Decorated with Scenes of Boston

This 2nd quarter of the 19th century brass footed decorated box is both stenciled in gold and decorated with scenes of Boston, including Faneuil Hall. All four sides and top profusely decorated.
Dimensions: 6-inches tall, 12-inches long, 8.25-inches deep.
$3,865
333-95

Painted Wood Hat Box
New York

The box is painted olive green, with a gilt stencil decoration of grapes on the lid and brass bands. Very good condition. The box measures 11-inches in height, 15.75-inches in width and 11.75-inches in depth.
$3,775
348-60

Large Painted Oval Box
With initials on lid

Measures 6.25-inches in height, 15.75-inches in width and 11.75-inches in depth.
$1,450
231-11



Painted Wooden Strongbox

With black paint and white stamped decoration, oval escutcheon, and large iron hinges.
Condition: paint rubbed along edges.
Dimensions: 15.5-inches by 9.75-inches by 8.25-inches.
$325
775-231

Stack Of Four Painted Boxes
New England
19th Century
White pine... - SOLD

As depicted, four rectangular boxes, each with wire hinges; each displaying original surface history. The red box is of simple construction; proper right end was never painted and has a rich patina; Height: 4.5 inches; width: 12.5 inches; depth: 8 inches. The (light) greenish rectangular box is of simple lapped construction; retains original wire hinges and locking device, interior lined with white paper; Height: 4.75 inches; width: 12 inches; depth: 6.5 inches. The third box up from bottom is faux grained imitating birds eye; lid with brass butt-hinges. (Height: 4 inches; width: 10.75 inches; depth: 5.75 inches.) The smallest of the group wears a lovely soft gray paint and retains original wire hinges and locking device. (Height: 3.5 inches; width: 10.25 inches; depth: 5 inches.) Each box within this assembled group is in generally good condition; minor imperfections as expected.
637-17 - SOLD


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