Lot 277: Folk Art Painted Box with Handwrought Iron Mounts

Scandinavian Folk Art paint decorated valuables box, possibly a marriage box, dated 1819, with hand-wrought iron hardware. Rectangular dovetailed case having a hinged lid with bail handle, interior till, iron strap hinges and escutcheon, and iron mounts. Elaborate polychrome decoration with yellow inscription on a dark green/black ground, "DSD / H 1843" over two floral sprays to front and feather decoration to sides. 11"H x 20"W x 12"D. Box possibly 18th century with 19th century paint decoration.

PROVENANCE: Private Nashville, TN collection.

CONDITION: Retains key the original key. Wear or possible insect damage with losses to corners. Paint decoration to top has worn off significantly, although it remains in good condition to front and sides. Old repair to lid, near hinges.