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19th century American Eagle Painted Box

$2,150
£1,631.37
€1,865.33
CA$3,002.97
A$3,338.89
CHF 1,743.38
MX$40,642.43
NOK 22,244.83
SEK 20,842.34
DKK 13,921.27
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About the Item

Wonderful small size tabletop paint decorated lock box. Depicts eagle with American flag shield. Banner in mouth(probably original owner or painter). Probably made for the centennial in 1876. Top with painted floral design, sides with cast iron handles. Box was originally screwed down(4 holed on bottom) with original lock intact. Interior with “skull” and “poison” stickers on original painted surface. Great antique valuables box.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
  • Style:
    American Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860-90
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10234243880102

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