AMERICAN DECORATED BOX.

Mid 19th century, pine. Dovetailed with square nails. Original green paint with red and yellow figural medallions including dog, cow, horse, deer, ship, squirrel and fisherman. Yellowed varnish, minor

Second half 19th century, pin. Nailed construction with incised compass stars and carved fans. Layers of green and orange paint. Divided interior and thick, padded pincushion lid. Reputedly a sail mak

First half 19th century, poplar. Iron tacks and tin hinges with rosehead nails. Original blue paint with tulips and bird. Waxed surface has darkened some. Edge chips. 4.25"h. 9.25"w. 5.75"d.

First half 19th century, poplar. Naive schoolgirl decoration of hills and palm trees in original paint. Dark alligatored varnish. Lift lid, pegged construction. Some edge loss. 3"h. 10"w. 6.5"d.

Mid 19th century, yellow pine. Square nail construction with plain post feet. Lift lid. Original red paint with two stenciled horses on the front panel. Wear, some edge loss, especially to feet, and s

Attributed to Pennsylvania, mid 19th century, pine. Square nail construction. Original painted details on red ground. Stenciled decoration on lid edge is worn. Original turned feet. Some wear, repaire

Fourth quarter 19th century, pine. Dovetailed with wire nails on bottom. Original foliate painted decoration on red ground. Age splits, added braces and repair, wear. 6.75"h. 26.5"w. 15.5"d.

Fourth quarter 19th century, pine. Lock box with original black paint, wire nails. Compass star on lid and polychrome bird on branch on the front panel. Crazing with some edge wear and missing latch.

Mid 19th century, pine. Square and cut nail construction. Original grain paint and "Wednesday" on the lid. Wear, age split in bottom, repaired hinge rail. 6.75"h. 16.75"w. 12"d.

Found in New Hampshire, 1st half 19th century, pine and poplar. Original green paint with orange trim and name on lid appears to be "A.E. Pulling". Wrought iron nails. Interior till with secret compar

Mid 19th century. Poplar box with iron tacks, brass handle and original flame mahogany grain painting. Wear, replaced nails and some edge loss. 6.75"h. 17"w. 10.5"d. And a two piece double weave cover

Nineteenth century. Both with dovetailed construction and original paint. Larger is earlier in pine with green vinegar sponge graining. Worn. 10"h. 25"w. 10.5"d. The smaller is later in poplar with da

Mid 19th century, pine. Dovetailed box with applied molding and brass bail handle. Old plaid sponge decoration. Old coin or ballot slot in lid covered with tin patch. Minor wear. 8"h. 15"w. 8.5"d.

Second half 19th century, softwood. Shaped crest and lift lid. Original floral design with alligatored varnish. 7"h. 4.5"w.

Mid 19th century, pine. Possibly a jewelry box. Old black paint with "AU" and swags. Paper lined. 4.5"h. 9.5"w.

Mid 19th century, pine. Miniature blanket chest, applied molding on lid and base, grain-painted and yellow striping and tulips, 5"h. 8.75"w. 5.25"d. And a document box, applied lid moldings, brass bal

Mid 19th century. Lapped seams with primarily square nails. Original vinegar sponged graining with mustard ground. Lined with paper and 1849 newspaper scraps. Wear, splits, knothole and some edge loss

Mid 19th century, pine. Iron nail construction with brass bail handle. Original red and black paint with stenciled leaves on lid. Penciled name inside lid "Willie A. Palmer". Some edge and paint wear,

Mid 19th century, pine. Dovetailed box with original grain decoration, iron lock and brass handle. Some wear and minor dings. 7"h. 13"w. 8.25"d.

Mid 20th century. Attributed to Pennsylvania. Rectangular tin box with decorations of stars, bird, heart and arrow, and flower. Boot latch. Denting and finish wear. 10.25" w x 4.5" h x 7.5" d. EX Elis

Possibly New England, mid 19th century, basswood and pine. Dometop, dovetailed box with original green and black decoration. Faint traces of vine decoration and initials "EWH" on the lid. Good, dry su

Second half 19th century. Round with lapped seams and copper tacks. Original red paint paint with floral and grapevine decoration. Penciled notation inside lid "Filled 22 of February 8 2 __ 1889". Som

3 Antique American Boxes: 1) Green painted and incised box, c. 1850; 2) Paint decorated box, c. 1880; 3) Painted dovetailed box, c. 1870. Largest Size: 12'' x 29.5'' x 13'' (30 x 75 x 33 cm).

Second half-19th century. Round bentwood box with lapped seams. Original dark blue paint with polychrome shells and flowers on the lid. Dry crazed surface. Edge wear. 5"h. 9.75"d.