Rosewood Grain Painted 6 3/8" Oval Pantry Box

Circa 1850-1880: Expensive imported woods like rosewood and mahogany were all the rage in mid nineteenth century America, and it was popular for furniture makers to paint less expensive woods such as pine and tulip poplar to mimic their pricey counterparts. We see occasional 19th century document boxes in rosewood grain paint; however, it is unusual to find pantry boxes with this decoration, and this delightful 6 3/8"L x 4 5/8"W x 2 1/4"H oval box with long, graceful finger joints and hand cut copper nail construction is a fine example of the form. Condition is excellent with no chips, cracks, or repairs an only minor loss to the original painted surface that is commensurate with age.