Name: Antique Pennsylvania Dutch Trompe l'Oeil Book Box, Circa 1793
SKU: 16100915
Price: 182.58 USD
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Antique Pennsylvania Dutch Trompe l’Oeil Book Box, Circa 1793

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Antique Pennsylvania Dutch Trompe L’Oeil Book Box, Circa 1793. The body of this piece is constructed from pine with small wood pegs joining all sections. All sides of the box feature carved medallion “hex” designs, typical of pieces made by Pennsylvania Dutch communities. Constructed to look like a bound book, it’s very likely this box would have been used for storage of candles or valuables. Partial original deep green paint can be found on two sides, with the date 1793 in gold along the “spine”. The lid is designed to slide open, and may have had a small pull at one time. Unsigned.

Specs: 7 3/8” L | 5” W | 2 1/2” D ||| 6 1/8” interior L | 4 2/8” Interior W | 2” Interior D

Dimensions: 5ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 7.38ʺH

Styles: Early American; Folk Art

Period: Late 18th Century

Country of Origin: United States

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Paint; Wool

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Tan

Condition Notes: Excellent antique condition. Retains partial original paint on two sides. It’s unclear when the surface paint was removed on some …
moreExcellent antique condition. Retains partial original paint on two sides. It’s unclear when the surface paint was removed on some sides, but each still retains all original surface carvings. less

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