June 28, 2025: Premier Americana: Day Three
Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc. info@jeffreysevans.com
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STIREWALT FAMILY, SHENANDOAH VALLEY OF VIRGINIA, PAINT-DECORATED YELLOW PINE DIMINUTIVE BOX, the hinged rectangular lid over a rectangular case of wedged-dovetail construction, raised on four turned and ebonized feet mortised into the bottom of the case, the edges of both lid and bottom exhibit a rounded profile which extends slightly beyond the parameters of the case. Retains replaced leather hinges with evidence of several other prior hinge campaigns, and retains the original painted surface with faint evidence of the stenciled decoration which includes stippled dots on the ends, and leaf forms on the front and top. The underside of the lid has an old inscription reading, in part, "Was Aunt Ida's / [illegible]" with Aunt Ida very possibly relating to Ida Henkel (1878-1935) who was related to the Stirewalt family by marriage. Attributed to Jacob Stirewalt (1805-1869) and/or John N. Stirewalt (1802-1836), New Market, VA. Circa 1840. 5" HOA, 7 3/8" WOA, 4" DOA.
Literature: See Moore and Goodman - "Painted Boxes and Miniature Chests from Shenandoah County, Virginia: The Stirewalt Group", The Magazine Antiques, September 2007, pp. 76-83 for similar examples and a discussion of the group.
Catalogue Note: The present painted box is one of an important group of paint-decorated chests and boxes attributed to the Stirewalt family of New Market, Shenandoah Co., VA that are all linked by parallels in construction, materials, and decoration. It is unclear at present exactly who is responsible for the construction and decoration of these boxes, but it is clear that the effort was likely a collaborative one, given the degree of variation found in the group. Regardless, Jacob and/or John Stirewalt of New Market, Virginia and Rowan Co., North Carolina seem to be at the center of the story.
Very good structural condition the rear legs appear to have attachments with a small piece of sheet metal and a screw, which may be original implying that possibly the mortises were slightly too large for the feet; the painted surface with significant fading or darkening to the decoration or to the varnish layer above it, the paint seems very thin, and possibly was cleaned and resurfaced.
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