possibly Maine, early 18th century, the lid with brass butterfly hinges and rosehead nails, open interior with traces of early wallpaper, front with large iron heart shape escutcheon, set on turned feet, fine old painted surface, 11-3/4 x 23 x 18-3/4 in.
Provenance: Bill Schwind owned this box in the 1970s and sold to a private collector named Levett; on that collector's death, purchased from the estate by Michael Dunn, who sold to another private collector, who sold to current owners; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire
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Bill Schwind owned this box in the 1970s and sold to a private collector named Levett; on that collector's death, purchased from the estate by Michael Dunn, who sold to another private collector, who sold to current owners; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire
surviving in a remarkable state of preservation, appears to retain its original painted surface, hinges, and iron escutcheon, right front foot appears to be a restoration, other feet likely original with old chips and losses, old loss of small interior shelf, lacking lock catch, and with holes through top from previous attachment, several old nail holes in backboard, significant wear and losses to paint, especially at edges, losses to interior lining, scattered scratches and surface abrasions, a few scattered holes from pest damage, lacking lock mechanism at lid, lacking key
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