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Ca. 1830 Painted Spice Box
American, ca. 1800-1820, white pine and possibly basswood. Original oxidized green paint in museum quality condition. Forged nails. Two sliding lids with what may be original knobs over three compartments on each side and cutout carrying handle. The turnings on the knobs are slightly different but the sizes are the same. The odor of the spices remains in the compartments. 7"h x 11½"w. x 9"d. This is one of the least common forms of American spice box and one of the two best spice boxes I’ve ever owned.
Ex-Studebaker collection.
$1,750
