AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
SPECTACULAR TULIP AND HEART DECORATED DOCUMENT BOX.Late 18th Century Pennsylvania. The pine box with hinged lid colorfully polychrome decorated, the lid with central heart motif surrounded by multiple flowers within a yellow border of black polka-dots. The front panel with central flower head flanked by tulips within a yellow and black line and dot three panel surround. The side panels each with tulip and flower within an undulated yellow border, the back with alternating tulip and floral design. All on a white ground. The box with wire staple hinge attachments, wire latch closure and wood peg joinery. SIZE: 4-1/2" h x 14-3/4" l x 8-1/4" d. CONDITION: Proper right side with significant paint wear, all other areas with light abrasion. Early chip slit loss at rear corner of lid. Hinges are partially old replacements. General soiling to lid. Otherwise very good untouched condition. 49140-147 HMG (1,500-3,000)