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Pennsylvania decorated slide-lid box
Pennsylvania decorated slide-lid box
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
dated "1764"
Pine with original polychrome decoration of tulips, stars, peafowl, chickens, stag and hound, and a couple toasting
Ht. 6”, L. 17 ¼”, W. 12”
Probably made as a marriage gift for “AF”. Upper ¾”of the sides is restored.
Provenance: David Wheatcroft; Private Texas Collection