Collect: American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts

In overall fair condition, with a fairly even, worn patina. Scuffs, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. The hinges, while likely early, have been reset to the exterior of the case instead of the interior, as originally done. Age cracks in some areas. Craquelure visible in areas of the painted decoration. Some areas of loss near the original hinge placement, likely due to an old break and drying/shrinking of the wood. It’s possible that some of the paint decoration has been refreshed, but most appears rather early. The til box appears to have had drill points for a hinged cover, but there are no wear marks to suggest one was ever put in place.

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