Carved Walnut Box with Bird on Nest Motif

Description:

Carved Walnut Box with Bird on Nest Motif, America, 19th century, rectangular hinged box, the top and bottom each carved from a single piece of wood, the top with high-relief carving of a bird perched on a nest with eggs and leafy branches, with relief-carved scroll and leafy borders, ht. 3 7/8, wd. 9, dp. 6 1/4 in.

Provenance: Peter Carswell Antiques, Strafford, New Hampshire.
Estimate $300-500

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