Ballot Box, Double Slide Lid, Drawer, Finely Constructed, Original Red Paint - Antique Associated At West Townsend

Ballot Box, Double Slide Lid, Drawer, Finely Constructed, Original Red Paint

Ballot Box, Double Slide Lid, Drawer, Finely Constructed, Original Red Paint

Side-by-side chamfered slide lids, each pierced with three slots for voting chips. The case is joined with finely cut dovetails, full case bottom above full-length drawer. Retains three original locks. Inscribed on side of drawer in pencil: “W.H. Brown/Feb. 18, 90″…likely an election monitor as the box style, toolmarks, construction and tiny finish nails seem earlier.

Item Date: 19th Century

Measurement: Height: 8.5"; width: 20"; depth: 13.25"

Material: White Pine, original red paint

Item Condition: Very good, interior partitions are missing, thinning original red paint

Price: $495

SKU 171-145

For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.

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