Category
Home Furnishings
Medium
Honduran Mahogany box and Rosewood lid
Distinguishing marks
Hinges have been replaced and moved, although they look at least 150 years old as well.
Condition
Good
Date Period
1720
Size and dimensions of this item
49wx23dx20h
Weight
200#
Long Description
Very thick 2" solid wood planks, obviously very old. I placed a $20 on the left side of the open lid photo to show how thick the planks are. Some bark beetle damage esp. bottom/rear back (not usually visible)
Linseed oil finish...never painted. Back side and interior still show scrape marks from hand plane (original). Rest of exterior and top are original smooth finish and highly ornate.
History
Purchased coming off the truck from a Goodwill donation in Arcata, CA
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$20
For Sale?
No