Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

November 19, 2022: Premier Americana - Day Three

Sat, Nov 19, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 2282

LANCASTER CO., PENNSYLVANIA PAINT-DECORATED POPLAR BOX

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

LANCASTER CO., PENNSYLVANIA PAINT-DECORATED POPLAR BOX, rectangular form of nailed construction with hinged lid, applied base and lid moldings, interior with open till. Retains original hinges, lock, and vibrant polychrome surface featuring elaborate free-hand designs against a brown ground. Attributed to Joseph Long Lehn (Clay Township, Lancaster Co., PA, 1798-1892). Circa 1860. 6 1/2" H, 14 1/2" W, 9 1/2" D.
Provenance: Ex-collection of Jan and Watt White.
Greg K. Kramer & Co., Robesonia, PA, 6/17/2006.

Condition

Excellent overall condition, old break with associated repair to lid at hinge, and with very minor scattered wear, slightly heavier to base.