Primitive "Blond" Box

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Canadian. Wood. A storage box in original alligator paint with the front having "Blond" in stylized black lettering on the dark varnished surface. Surrounding the text is a black rectangle with a fleur-de-lys in each corner. Complete with lid. Excellent surface, very good condition, minor loss to the front right-hand corner of the lid. Late 19th century. 8.5" x 22" x 10.25". From the William and Linda Meggs Collection. Canadian. A storage box in original alligator paint with the front having "Blond" in stylized black lettering on the dark varnished surface. Surrounding the text is a black rectangle with a fleur-de-lys in each corner. Complete with lid. Excellent surface, very good condition, minor loss to the front right-hand corner of the lid. Late 19th century.

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