19th Century Diminutive Dome-top Trunk,
Outstanding Decoration
America, early 19th Century
Poplar and white pine - SOLD

(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.
SOLD
898-34
Federal, Paint Decorated Dome Top Box
New York, circa 1825-1840
Poplar - SOLD

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"
SOLD
879-119
Paint Decorated Trunk, Dome Top Box, Original Bright Paint
Worcester County, Massachusetts
Circa 1820 to 1830 - SOLD

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"
SOLD
423-5
Dome Top Box, Original Blue Paint, Painted Birds and Flowers
Likely Northern European, 19th Century
A very pretty trunk, retaining original wire hinges and lock - SOLD

(H: 6.75”, W: 15”, D: 10.25”)
171-114 - SOLD
Paint Decorated Dome Top Trunk, Folk Art
By a yet to be identified Southern New Hampshire muralist/decorative painter
Early 19th Century - SOLD

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”)
935-11 - SOLD
Paint Decorated Trunk, Dome Top Box, Original Bright Paint
Worcester County, Massachusetts
Circa 1820 to 1830 - SOLD

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.
423-3 - SOLD
Document Trunk, Dome Top, Original Paint
New England
Circa 1800
Pine - SOLD

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")
912-261 - SOLD
Miniature Dometop Trunk, Box, Original Paint, Black with Red Trim, White Pine
New England, 19th Century - SOLD

(8 by 4 by 3.5”)
201-452 - SOLD
Box, Dome Top Trunk, Small, Original Blue Paint
American, Early 19th Century, Poplar - SOLD

A soft and pleasing blue palate, top features broad darker blue brushstrokes
(Wear consistent with age; H: 8", W: 16.75", D: 8")
1002-146 - SOLD
Paint Decorated Trunk, Dome Top Box, Original Paint and Hardware
Worcester County, Massachusetts
Circa 1828 to 1830
Interior lined with Worcester Spy Newspaper, November 12, 1828 - SOLD

(H: 12"; W: 24"; D: 12")
216-486 - SOLD
Dome Top Trunk, Rare Wallpaper Interior, Original Brasses and Paint
New England
Circa 1835
Poplar - SOLD

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.
958-19 - SOLD
Paint Decorated Dome Top Trunk, Original Dry Surface, Dovetail Joinery
Probably New York or Vermont
Early 19th Century
Poplar - SOLD

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")
659-45 - SOLD
Paint Decorated Dome Top Trunk, Original Fancy Paint
Circa 1830
Maine
Basswood and white pine - SOLD

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".)
285-87 - SOLD
Dome Top Trunk, Original Blue Paint
New England
Circa 1820
Poplar and pine, retains molded vapor barrier - SOLD

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")
1020-18 - SOLD
Dome Top Trunk, Box, Original Paint, Broad Black Brushstrokes on Red
New England, Early 19th Century
Porter-esque (like) tree decoration - SOLD

(H: 10.25"; W: 24"; D: 11.75")
706-14 - SOLD
Paint Decorated Trunk, Dome Top Box, Original Paint
Worcester County, Massachusetts
Circa 1820 to 1830 - SOLD

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.
423-7 - SOLD
Paint Decorated Trunk, Dome Top Box, Original Bright Paint
Worcester County, Massachusetts
Circa 1820 to 1830 - SOLD

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.
423-2 - SOLD
Trunk, Dome Top, Paint Decorated
New England
Early 19th Century - SOLD

Small size.
Dimensions: 7.5" H, 15" W, 7.5" D.
816-1 - SOLD
Paint Decorated Dome-Top Box
H.S. Warner Pike
Circa 1825-1835
Poplar - SOLD

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.)
201-199 - SOLD
Outstanding Paint Decoration
Small Dome-Top Box
Circa 1825 - SOLD

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.)
201-216 - SOLD
Small Dome-Top Trinket Box
Smoke Decorated...against yellow paint
Dovetail Construction
Circa 1825-1830 - SOLD

As depicted, fine condition and in great surface.
Width: 13.75 inches; height: 5.5 inches; depth: 6.75 inches.
201-214 - SOLD
Paint Decorated Dome Top Basswood Box with Initials - SOLD

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.
514-36 - SOLD
Dome Top Trunk, Original Paint Decoration, Rolled Rag/Putty Technique
Interior lined with The Massachusetts Spy (1833) Worcester, Newspaper
New England, Probably Massachusetts
Early 19th Century - SOLD

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.)
787-5 - SOLD
Dome Top Box, Small Size Trunk, Paint Decorated, Original Surface
New England
Early 19th Century
Pine and poplar - SOLD

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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