Antique Painted Tin Book Boxes, Circa Mid-Late 19th Century

Antique Painted Tin Book Boxes, Circa Mid-Late 19th Century

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Antique Painted Tin Book Boxes, Circa Mid-Late 19th Century. Each of these book boxes incorporates pressed details to resemble the spine of a book and painted exterior surfaces (brick red and French blue and cream). The French blue box retains a partial paper rose decal, and the mini box retains portions of a pressed medallion “hex” design at the center. The interiors have been left unpainted. These trompe l'oeil pieces pair perfectly with antique books. Unsigned.

** EACH STYLE OFFERED INDIVIDUALLY **

Condition: Good antique condition with natural surface wear commensurate with age and use. Varying levels of original surface paint as detailed in images.

Specs:

Mini - 3” L | 7/8” H | 2 1/8” W

Blue Painted - 8 1/2” L  |  1 7/8” H | 5 5/8” W

Red Painted - 9 1/4” L | 5 3/4” W | 1 5/8” H

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