Tole Folk Art, Berlin, CT. Francis Type Decoration Featuring Birds
Decorated in the Style of Berlin, Connecticut Shops, Attributed
to Edward Francis. The trunk lid with wide yellow band…the large flowers and floral
spray painted on ends are among Berlin shop traditions as is the ribbon-stroke border
decoration on lid. See American Painted Tinware, Volume IV by Gina Martin, and Lois
Tucker; pp. 22/23. Volume I, chapter one discusses the Berlin, Connecticut shop
traditions in detail. The authors state that: “Green paint is very thin and nearly
impossible to see now”. This trunk, a rare survivor…is outstanding.
Item Date: 19th Century
Measurement: 8.5" x 13.5" x 6.5"
Item Condition: Excellent original condition
Price: $4,600
SKU 809-92
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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