OUTSTANDING PAINT DECORATED SMALL DOME TOP BOX ATTRIBUTED TO THE MERRILL’S OF SOUTH PARIS, MAINE.

OUTSTANDING PAINT DECORATED SMALL DOME TOP BOX ATTRIBUTED TO THE MERRILL’S OF SOUTH PARIS, MAINE. Hinged slightly domed box has red and black swirl grain painting on top and front three sides. Green and white border line decoration to the top. Top has an overdrawn green and mustard plant with green leaves. Front has crest-like painting which has a red background with green leaves and decoration. Back has brown/mustard grain painting. Original hasp and lock. Inside of cover is written “Merrill Chase”. In pencil also, “My great, great grandfather 100 years old ?Lord 1830”. REFERENCE: For similar paint decoration see the Merrill empire bureau plate No. 12 Maine State Museum’s Exhibition of Maine Painted Furniture 1983/84. SIZE: 6” h x 13-3/4” w x 7” d. CONDITION: Very good. 9-95156 (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	99L.	$0.00	OUTSTANDING PAINT DECORATED SMALL DOME TOP BOX ATTRIBUTED TO THE MERRILL’S OF SOUTH PARIS, MAINE. Hinged slightly domed box has red and black swirl grain painting on top and front three sides. Green and white border line decoration to the top. Top has an overdrawn green and mustard plant with green leaves. Front has crest-like painting which has a red background with green leaves and decoration. Back has brown/mustard grain painting. Original hasp and lock. Inside of cover is written “Merrill Chase”. In pencil also, “My great, great grandfather 100 years old ?Lord 1830”. REFERENCE: For similar paint decoration see the Merrill empire bureau plate No. 12 Maine State Museum’s Exhibition of Maine Painted Furniture 1983/84. SIZE: 6” h x 13-3/4” w x 7” d. CONDITION: Very good. 9-95156 (3,500-5,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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