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Fantastic American Paint Decorated Folk Art Cutlery Tray - Circa 1845

About the Item

American, circa 1845. One of the finest quality folk art cutlery trays on the market. Not only does this piece have its original robin's egg blue paint to interior and underside, but it also has a heart and geometric design across the body. The interior appears to be signed "The Louis', anno 1845".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 13.625 in (34.61 cm)Depth: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    C. 1845
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor wear commensurate with age and use including some paint loss, and a loss to lower corner as shown.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7838236769082

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