Carved and Blue-painted Pine Box

Description:

Carved and Blue-painted Pine Box, New England, early 18th century, the lid with cleat and pin hinges on a rosehead nail-constructed box decorated on the front with carved geometric and punchwork decoration, the inside of the lid with carved red and black-painted compass rose device, (imperfections),ht. 10 3/4, wd. 24 7/8, dp. 12 3/4 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000


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