NEW ENGLAND SAILOR'S SHELL-DECORATED POPLAR DOME-TOP BOX, hinged lid, variety of shells applied in heart and other motifs, some with red paint, applied peach pits to end corners, lacking lock. First half 19th century. 9" H, 12" x 8 1/2".
As-found condition with moderate losses to shells and pits on one end, some other expected small losses to shells, small loss to lock area.
Provenance: Private collection of Ruth D. Hunter Richmond, VA.

As-found condition with moderate losses to shells and pits on one end, some other expected small losses to shells, small loss to lock area.