An Outstanding Spoon Rack With Knife Box Below
A rare 18th century survivor
New England, maple
A reduction of complexity-modest forthright folk art

This basic service implement was enhanced by the decorator's imaginative style; the maker expressed himself by filling space with finger daubed painted design. The mustard-yellow imagery is against a dark painted ground that has oxidized to a dark color...a deep dark green pigment-almost black with strong traces of natural wood color combined, presenting a wonderful surface and patina. (H. 22.5-inches; W. 11.75-inches; D. 5.5-inches.) The box is without compromise other than a 1-inch section of the boxes bottom board is an ancient retrofit.

Price: $19,500

If you are interested in buying this item, please call (978) 597-8084 or email David Hillier at drh@aaawt.com or Lynn Morin at lfm@aaawt.com

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