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This is an inlaid dresser box with two frames which swivel. It is decorated with 10 carved and applied hearts. The box is made from pine and a hardwood (seems like oak) which have been stained in four different tones. The surface has been lightly varnished. The inside of the drawer is plywood. This decorative piece is in generally very good condition. There are 3 slight and tight splits one either side of the drawer and in the little blocks in front of the supports. The piece is about 13" wide, 12 5/8" high, and 6" deep. The openings in the frame are 3" by 4 1/2". This attractive box was made about 1950 or a bit later. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: AKHP. Miniature dresser with hearts ... Another view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Side view ... With drawer open ... 3/4 view ... From above ... Back ... From below.

Larger images: Miniature dresser with hearts ... Another view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Side view ... With drawer open ... 3/4 view ... From above ... Back ... From below.

This is a unique jewelry box, carved from a single piece of pine. It has an organic, somewhat modernistic form. The drawers are lined with brown felt, and the back is covered with paper. The surface is stained with varying shades of medium brown. It stands 10 1/4" high by 5 1/4" wide by 3" deep. The condition is excellent: the one chip on the lower corner was apparently done when the piece was originally made. It made in the latter half of the 20th century. The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: TSOS. Carved jewelry box ... Another view ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... With drawers open ... With drawers removed ... From above ... Back.
Larger images: Carved jewelry box ... Another view ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... With drawers open ... With drawers removed ... From above ... Back.

This is an extremely nice hand carved pine box. It includes deep relief carving of a sun with rays, clouds, hills, a fence, birds, a flower (with a bit of green paint), and the word "Tips". It has a slot through which the tips could be dropped. The box is in excellent old condition, with a nice natural patina. It is 8 1/2" square and 5" high. It was made around the 1960's, and has all the original hardware. The price is $140.00. Inventory Code: AAOA. Top view ... Front view ... Rear view ... Larger more detailed views of the: Top ... Front, and Back.

Here is a nice box with dovetailed joints and applied handles. The lid is hinged. It has a very light matte varnish finish, and is 12 3/4" long by 3 5/8" high by 6" deep, in excellent condition. This box came from in Florida, and was made in the 1940's or 50's. We also have several small carvings by the same maker. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: AARC. Image ... Larger Image.
Here is a wall box made from scrap wood, decorated with large tacks. Painted in a red enamel, the tacks are painted green and cream, with traces of red over them. It is 7 1/2" high by 9 1/4" wide by 3 1/2" deep, c. 1940's, in excellent condition. The price is $185.00. Inventory Code: PROT. Image.
This is a very unusual, folk art box done in a layered, tramp art style. It is made from cigar box wood, and decorated with shaped, built-up layers and tacks. It has a dark lacquer finish and small handles on each side. The finish, which varies in shades, is darkest on the top and also has reddish tones which show more on all the sides. Inside are one large and four small compartments. The box is 18 1/2" side, 5 1/2" deep, and 4" high. The legs are actually applied on the the outside. The condition is fairly good; however it does have a few cracks and chips. There is also some loss to the back left corner of the top and the bottom outer portions of the legs on the left side. This box was likely made in the late 1800's or to as recently as around 1900. The price is $285.00. Inventory Code: PWHP. Layered box ... Top view ... Front view ... Closeup (shows surface, color best) ... Another overall view ... 3/4 view ... Back view ... One end ... The other end ... End view, from above ... Open, showing compartments inside.
Larger images: Layered box ... Top view ... Front view ... Closeup (shows surface, color best) ... Another overall view ... 3/4 view ... Back view ... One end ... The other end ... End view, from above ... Open, showing compartments inside.

This is a really nice folky old apothecary or cabinet with multiple drawers. It has great green and red paint. This piece was likely made in the early portion of the 1900's and was found in Virginia, near New Oxford, PA. It is constructed of pine, with 24 drawers made from a variety of boxes and crate wood. Included are cigar and cheese boxes and some with names from welding supply or materials companies. Accordingly, we would guess it was used in a welding shop. The drawers have pulls made from several different styles of wooden spools. Many drawers have been divided into several compartments. This piece can sit on its own or be hung on a wall. It is about 34" long by 9 1/4" deep and 15 1/2" high and is in good, strong and sturdy condition. It has some typical paint wear, dents, and many small chips showing its use over many years. The price is $550.00. Inventory Code: THAH. Painted folk art chest ... Side view ... The other side ... With several drawers open ... Closeup ... Closeup from above ... Another closeup ... Detail of several drawers ... Back view ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
Larger images: Painted folk art chest ... Side view ... The other side ... With several drawers open ... Closeup ... Closeup from above ... Another closeup ... Detail of several drawers ... Back view ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.

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