Antique 1850s Candle Box, Original Yellow Grain Painted, Slide Cover Lid

Description: Antique Candle Box, Original Yellow Grain Painted, Slide Cover Lid This is a handsome 1850s candle or storage box with its original yellow and brown grain painted decoration, with a slide cover lid. The paint is quite old and there are scruffs on the edges and appropriate wear. The box is constructed with small old square nails.. Two hand carved finger slots in slide lid for sliding to open and close and the lid runs smoothly on its carved out tracks. Lids edges are chamfered with a symmetrical sloping edge. so sliding is easy. Found in Maine. APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS This candle box measures 6-7/8"L x 4-1/4"W x 3-1/2" H on sides and 4-1/2" H at back.CONDITION This candle box is in great CLEAN antique condition with age appropriate wear, some authentic wear marks throughout and use that is expected with age. Clean interior. No odor or oil stain. There is one age split crack to the box slider and back side, either due to a break or shrinkage. Remember antique have age wear etc., they are not perfect. Antique items can rarely be described as perfect, by the nature of the fact that they are 100+ years old and there are usually some signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Our antiques are collectible and are not new and not reproductions, and have lived a long and eventful life and sometimes developing flaws. Therefore, use and wear should be expected with these items, unless stated in description. We do not clean or alter unless stated in listing, and most times have been in storage for many decades picking up old age storage oxidation spots. Every effort has been made to describe our items as accurately as possible including flaws and imperfections to the best of our ability, to give the buyer an accurate description. As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the photos carefully and decide. We are happy to answer any questions about this item. Insurance has been added to postage handling charges over $100.00 value. International Buyers Please Note: ... Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and cannot be held responsible for delays in shipping or customs. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Item: candlebox4 - pg 3/23

Price: 450 USD

Location: Franklinville, New York

End Time: 2023-12-09T02:18:34.000Z

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