Paint-decorated Box

Paint-decorated Box, possibly New England, 19th century, the lid opens to a well with elevated compartment, painted overall green with borders and pinstriping in black, red, and yellow, all over an earlier blue, ht. 4 1/2, wd. 10 3/4, dp. 7 3/4 in. Provenance: Purchased from the private collection of Ted Heyward (Yankee Smuggler). Estimate $800-1,200 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.