New England, ca. 1820-1830.
White pine
Having a thumb-molded top opening to a well interior with a till, the conforming case
with an applied base molding is supported by shaped boot jack ends. The piece is complemented with a rare and unusual free hand-painted decoration of lozenges and dots on a salmon ground color.
Condition: Excellent untouched condition with original paint decoration.
Provenance: Collection of Jill and Mickey Baten; David Schorsch, Woodbury, Connecticut.