Scarce Very Small
Oval Box 

New England, likely Massachusetts, ca. 1840.

Original wine-red paint; pine top and bottom with a maple sidewall. Opposing-finger boxes of this type, often associated with Hingham, are relatively common in round form, yet decidedly scarce when oval and of such diminutive size. Measuring just 3 inches long, this example is the smallest opposing-finger oval box I have offered.

Note the pronounced wood-grain ridges on the top board, with burnished wear to the high points from handling, an important diagnostic feature when confirming original paint, and especially well expressed on this box.

Loose inside is a label from legendary dealer Roger Bacon.

Excellent condition. Approximately 3 inches long x 2 1/8 inches deep x 1 5/8 inches tall. Perfect for the top of a stack.