The Lew Scranton
Paint Decorated Box

Likely Guilford, CT., ca. late 18th/early 19th century.
Dark red ground on pine with tulip and dot decoration on the sliding lid. Cabinet-maker made with thin stock, dovetailed corners, extending base, and a delicately molded rim.
Excellent condition; dry surface and strong patina.

Paint decoration of this manner is associated with Guilford, CT. See THISTLES AND CROWNS, The Painted Chests of the Connecticut Shore. Likely used in period for candles.

SMALL size of just 9 inches long x 4 ½ wide x 3 ½ tall.

Provenance: The Personal Collection of Lew Scranton, Skinner, 2016, lot 192; private New England collection..