Vibrant Small Paint
Decorated Pantry Box   

Northeast, Pennsylvania to New England, ca. 1820-1850.

Round, thick walled, appears to be ash and poplar, with original rich forest green paint decorated by a central pinwheel/sunburst radiating outward, encircled by the rhythmic movement of two rows of alternating bittersweet and dark red-brown sawtooth patterns. The slightly irregular spacing and brushwork give the design an unmistakably handmade, folk-art vitality. The lid shows nice hand-planed tool marks.

Clenched cut-nail joinery. Appealing size of just 4 ¾ inch diameter x 2 5/8 tall. Structurally superb condition, retaining an undisturbed surface with scattered abrasions.tal surface.