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Lot 072 - Vintage Bentwood Pantry Box with Lid, Nail-Fastened Lap Joint Construction, Later Yellow Paint, 6-1/2" W
A vintage bentwood pantry box of circular form, comprising a lidded box and a fitted lid, both constructed from thin-wood staves secured at the lap joint with cut nails. The exterior surfaces of both the box and lid have been painted yellow, applied over the original finish; the interior surfaces and the unpainted base retain the natural reddish-brown wood beneath. The base is nail-fastened to the stave.
The yellow paint is a later application and shows scrapes, scuffs, and areas of loss along the edges and stave surfaces. The interior of the box displays scattered dark staining and minor surface wear. The lap joint and stave edges show some lifting and separation consistent with age.