Lots of writing (illegible) Hattie .... and dated February 21, 1844 on underside of lid in pencil, exterior in red paint with handpainted floral designs on front on lid, case with attached painted trim, turned feet (one replaced on backside), interior with fitted and sectioned tray, wooden box measures 7 1/2'' L x 5 3/4'' D x 5'' H. Paint wear.

From a mid-west estate consigned by a third party, we are selling a fabulous, long-time in the making, collection of early Americana items including several burl items in miniature and full size such as several burl bowls and scoops, early iron 17-19th century lighting including rare specimens, early baskets, painted boxes, pantry boxes, firkins & miniature Shaker buckets / pails, stoneware, pease ware, along with many early items we have never seen before and are unable to identify or acknowledge what they were used for. This is a high-end collection of rare and early items seldom found outside museums and private collections. Additionally, early 19th century toys to include a fabulous Noah's ark pull toy with stick leg, carved animals, tin penny toys, teddy bears, large collection of Christmas and Halloween, Native American Indian including Woodland Indian carved scoops / ladles and coiled a basket, several 19th to early 20th century quilts.