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Miniature Compass Artist Box

Offered by: Kelly Kinzle Antiques

Description
This storage box is one of a group of 60+ objects that have been attributed to an unknown artist known as the “Compass Artist” for his use of distinctive compass work and freehand decoration. Several of these objects were inscribed, identifying the original owners as inhabitants in around Lancaster County, Pa. with an emphasis on the area known as the Cocalico Valley.

The Prussian blue, vermillion, red lead and white lead palette of this example is typical of the paints used in other objects decorated by the Compass Artist. The hardware construction is also typical with hinges made from a thin wire and thin strip of tinned sheet iron, a fan shaped escutcheon plate decorated with punched dots and a trapezoidal hasp.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Poplar, tin-plated sheet iron, paint
Condition:	Good. Repaired break at hinges, light cleaning.
Creation Date:	Late 18th century
Styles / Movements:	Americana, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	369016

Dimensions

W.	4.5 in;	H.	4 in;	D.	3 in;
W.	11.43 cm;	H.	10.16 cm;	D.	7.62 cm;

Message from Seller:

Kelly Kinzle grew up helping his parents Dorothy and Donn in their antique and auction business in Duncansville, Pennsylvania. As a young man, he founded his own business and moved to New Oxford, Pennsylvania with his partner Paralee Winstel in 1990. Their business is located in the old bank building on the historic town square. P: 717.495.3395

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