Additional Information: Small dovetail-joined trunk retaining original hardware and
interior molded vapor barrier. The exterior decorated with a grid of “turkey tracks
[footprints] diapered with salmon dots; the back features a pattern of turkey silhouettes
and other paint decorated devices. The interior is papered with conforming decoration
featuring a wonderful watercolor composition displaying turkey hunting; a critter scurries
up the tree with man at base.
(Height: 6.375"; width: 9.75"; depth: 5.25")
This little box imitating painted tin (tole) displays full coverage decoration featuring
freehand and stenciled ornament done in silver powder, red, mustard yellow and blue
paint against the black ground. Displays beautifully.
A comb-decorated dome top valuables box. The box features lid with black borders and
corner spandrels outlined in cream enclosing a butternut ground with rows of dark wavy
stripes, the case with similar decoration. Fitted with original iron lock and plate.
Excellent original condition, decoration pops;
height: 9.25"; width: 19.75"; depth: 9.25"
This paint decorated neoclassical rarity ornamented with arched feathers, drapery swags with tassels, and a meandering vine highlighted with stylized flowers in shades of yellow and green remains in fine condition.
Dimensions: 12 by 24 by 9.5"
Characteristically feathered black and green trees and the minimalistic use of color against a faint salmon ground (faded to whitish-gray) are closely related to a group of boxes, a fireboard, and several wall murals in New Hampshire executed by a yet to be identified artist.
This hand in the past has been attributed to Rufus Porter; however, recent research and cataloging reassigns the hand to that of an unidentified artist. (The trees are not congruent to any rendered by Porter within his signed works)
A similarly decorated box is found within The Howard and Jean Lipman Collection of Important American Folk Art and Painted Furniture, Sotheby’s, lot 97. For additional reference please see, Rufus Porter Rediscovered by Jean Lipman, pages 116 and 117; decorated wall of Bidwell Tavern, Langdon, New Hampshire. The box and surface remain in generally excellent original condition with only minor losses and imperfections consistent with age and use. (H: 9”, W: 20.25”, D: 11.5”)
This paint decorated box was ornamented by one of the two anonymous "Worcester Box" painters; arched feathers, drapery swags with tassels, and a meandering vine highlighted with stylized flowers in shades of yellow, green, and red.
Dimensions: 11" H, 28" W, 14" D.
A nice example of desirable size and surface; retains original green paint, now darkly oxidized; original brass hardware and snipe-hinges; interior lined with Newburyport, Massachusetts newspaper dating to 1801.
(H: 8.5"; W: 12.25"; D: 7.25")
Interior features block-printed wallpaper displaying giraffe, panther and handlers within an exotic pastoral scene. The trunk retains its original paint and painted decoration; losses to surface limited to top and end-grain; dovetail joinery. (H: 9", W: 18", D: 10")
See Hat Boxes and Bandboxes at Shelburne Museum, page 34.
Broad sweeping red brush strokes within faux inlay centered by faux cross banding against a drab yellow ground; retains interior vapor barrier molding, original iron hardware; missing lock hasp, short and fairly tight shrinkage crack to top, else fine.
(H: 8.25"; W: 17": D: 8.75")
A domed top over a conforming case with wire handles, iron hinges, and iron lock; the interior was wallpapered during the early 20th century. It's all about the decoration; a kaleidoscope of fancy paint decoration; green paint scumbled against yellow in quarter and full-round designs. The entire surface is ornamented with putty rolled decoration. The lid displays some red paint. (H: 11.25"; W: 24"; D: 11.5".)
A common dovetail constructed trunk in uncommon and wonderful robin's egg blue paint. The trunk remains in a high state of originality with only minor losses as shown; including lock hasp; directly above the lock is an imperfection resultant of the vestiges of time. (H: 12.5"; W: 26"; D: 12.5")
This paint decorated box was ornamented by one of the two anonymous "Worcester Box" painters; arched feathers, drapery swags with tassels, and a meandering vine highlighted with stylized flowers in shades of yellow, green, and red.
Dimensions: 6.5" H, 16" W, 7.75" D.
This paint decorated box was ornamented by one of the two anonymous "Worcester Box" painters; arched feathers, drapery swags with tassels, and a meandering vine highlighted with stylized flowers in shades of yellow, green, and red. There is a 3" stress crack on the top, which is repairable.
Dimensions: 11" H, 28" W, 14" D.
The slightly domed rectangular lid is received by moldings applied to the interior of the box; simple lapped construction. Black on red decoration atop of which is bronze powder stenciling; centering the top is a large lyre surmounted by crown-like rays flanked either side by columns on plinths with large orb finials joined by rows or rectangles that probably represent bricks. The sides are similarly decorated with smaller congruent stenciling. The arched end panels of lid are stenciled H.S. Warner Pike; front stenciled with saw-tooth design on lid; front panel with decorative pattern...diamonds alternating with eight tiny squares within rectangle as depicted. The box and paint remain in very good original condition with only as expected wear; lock hasp is missing. (Height: 8 inches; width: 19.75 inches; depth: 8.5 inches.)
As depicted, red on yellow paint; beautiful swirling, feather-like decoration on all sides. This box remains in fine original condition. (Height: 8 inches; width: 16 inches; depth: 9.5 inches.)
Approximately 22-inches l x 10-inches h x 12-inches w. Grain painted with slight dome top, basswood box; "NFM" painted in yellow on top of lid; iron lock painted black, brass keyhole cover; no paint on back side; interior very clean; solid w/ expected dents and scratches throughout. Known owner with family history available. VT origin.
All sides with full coverage Blue painted decoration, excellent surface; very good overall condition having only minor age imperfections and loss of lock hasp. (Dimensions: 12.75" H, 27" W, 13.25" D.)
A small document trunk featuring broadly brushed and daubed painted decoration on tinted ground. The box retains interior vapor barrier molding and iron lock; fine original condition. (7" H, 16.5" W, 8.5" D)
706-10 - SOLD
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