Late 19th C American Antique Enamel Painted Victorian Flower Box w/Sloped Sides

Description: LATE 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN ANTIQUE ENAMEL PAINTED VICTORIAN RECTANGULAR FLOWER BOX, W/SLOPED SIDEWALLS, FEATURING WATER LILLY, LOTUS FLOWER & BLOOMING ROSE PAINT DECORATION [All four sloped sidewalls are painted] (Circa 1870-1895) Late 19th century American antique Victorian painted flower boxes & decorative woodenware ◊※◊⋉✧⋊◊※◊⋉✧⋊◊※◊⋉✧⋊◊※◊⋉✧⋊◊※◊⋉✧⋊◊ DIMENSIONS: 16 1⁄2" Length x 4 1⁄4" Height x 6 1⁄4" Depth DESCRIPTION: For sale is this absolutely terrific late 19th century American antique Victorian black lacquered and enamel painted wooden flower box. It has sloped sidewalls and all four of the window box's panels are decorated with flower motifs. Water lilies and lotus flowers populate one long sidewall and roses or small chrysanthemums decorate the other side. The interior of the window box is painted with a burnt sienna enamel paint. The sidewall graphic iconography is completely hand painted. This hand painted wooden flower box, now nearly 120-140 years old, has clearly escaped the ravages of time. The recessed bottom panel of the box is unpainted and reveals the box was constructed out of pine. The sidewalls are sloped and splayed outward, giving it a graceful and visually pleasing form. One long side panel features a vignette of water lilies, while the other sidewall features roses or small chrysanthemums. In wonderful overall condition. Nice. CONDITION: Good to Very Good overall antique condition with some scuffs which add to the overall essence of this antique. One of the side brackets is offset a bit which appears to be part of the original handmade nature of this box. Nonetheless, it is included in the picture as are all notable imperfections that at to the character of this unique piece. It is pre-owned and sold as is.

Price: 65 USD

Location: Brentwood, California

End Time: 2024-11-12T05:13:26.000Z

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