2302

$1,481.25

FINE & RARE PAINTED DECORATED CANDLE BOX.

Circa 1793. Northumberland County, PA. Made by John Keller as inscribed in pencil on bottom of box. Box fitted with a sliding top with chamfered edge and half moon thumb pull. Top and front panel decorated with polychrome and gilt floral arrangement in classical urn vase with crosshatch decoration. The ends polychrome decorated with stylized tulips. Back of the box and bottom are undecorated. SIZE: 6″ h x 11-1/4″ l x 6-3/4″ d. CONDITION: Dry, crusty paint surfaces remain intact. Front and side panels with vibrant palette. Sliding top is age darkened and muted. Top with old seam crack repair. Otherwise good overall. 50588-3 (800-1,200) – Lot 2302

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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