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Large Oval Box

Offered by: David A. Schorsch - Eileen M. Smiles Fine Americana

Description
Large Oval Box
Probably Mount Lebanon, New York, circa 1840
Maple, white pine, copper tacks, original yellow wash,
5 ½ x 13 ½ x 9 ⅜ inches

A closely related example in the same yellow wash is illustrated in Mario S. DePillis and Christian Goodwille, Gather up the Fragments: The Andrews Shaker Collection (New Haven and London, 2008), p. 307.

PROVENANCE:
Descended in the family of Margaret Gill, who resided with the Shakers at Mount Lebanon as a child and took the box when she left the community; Recently acquired by us as part of a fine collection of Shaker boxes.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1840
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	590842

Dimensions

W.	13.5 in;	H.	5.5 in;	D.	9.37 in;
W.	34.29 cm;	H.	13.97 cm;	D.	23.8 cm;

Message from Seller:

David A. Schorsch and Eileen M. Smiles are nationally recognized dealers in American antiques and folk art, specializing in weathervanes, folk paintings, Shaker furniture, and more. With over forty years of experience, they offer expert services in private and corporate collections, authentication, and auction representation—contact them today at 203.263.3131 or via email at contact@schorsch-smiles.com.