EARLY-MID 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN ANTIQUE NEW ENGLAND PRIMITIVE BENTWOOD PINE
8 1/2" in DIAMETER PANTRY BOX, with FITTED
LID, TAPERED LID CLASP, FEATURING NAILED FASTENERS & ALL WOOD CONSTRUCTION
[Found in southern New Hampshire]
(Circa 1835-1855)
Early-mid 19th century American bentwood pine wooden lidded pantry boxes
DIMENSIONS:
8 1⁄2" Width x 4 1⁄2" Height
Weight: 12 oz.
DESCRIPTION:
Offered is this terrific, authentic and completely original early-mid 19th century, pre-US Civil War, natural colored bentwood pine wood pantry box, with its original fitted wood lid and tapered side clasp. The single board top and bottom thin pine planks don't suffer from any splits, fractures or repairs (old or new.) The top lid, bottom pine plank and bentwood sidewalls are all in terrific shape and don't have any depreciating fractures, significant scuffs or deep abrasions. The surfaces have an original, naturally oxidized patina and dry, matte finish. This early-mid 19th century American antique wood pantry box has its original wood lid and features early, nailed metal fasteners and all wood construction. These early pantry boxes, sometimes painted in various colors but often seen in this natural, unpainted finish, were omnipresent objects in early New England homes and held a variety of food items, keeping them away from harmful pests. Great color and original, natural, dry, matte surfaces. Early Tupperware.
CONDITION:
Good to Very Good overall antique condition.