Document Box - Tin Toleware – Red Orange - Hinged Dome Lid Handle - Antique Primitive 19^th c

 

Item

Document Box with domed lid and wire handle.

Red / orange field

 

Measurements      8” x 4 ½”  x 4 ¼”       

 

Condition

Original and as-found.  Original finish and patina.  Well worn.  No damage beyond the normal use. 

Please see the photos.

 

Backstory:  collected in the late 80’s to decorate an 1840’s farmhouse (mine) – off the market for 35+/- years - now is the time to let them find new homes…  about 10 to be posted….

A rescue from an estate in metro Detroit Michigan….

Posting #2

 

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