Turned Softwood Signed Round Painted Trinket Box With Raised Peacock Decoration
Description: A nice and very unusual turned softwood round trinket box with a lift-off slightly domed lid. The box is decorated with raised painting on top of the lid and all around the side. The top of the lid, which is slightly domed, shows a peacock that appears to be flying in nice raised paint that is yellow in color while the side of the box has a raised design showing shapes and flowers again in yellow raised paint with gold highlights. The box has a flat round base extending beyond the sides and the lid, which has a raised center to fit in the top opening, also extends beyond the sides. The bottom of the box is signed by what we believe is the artist, the name of which is unknown to us. The painted design has a dark brown with some reddish-brown highlights as background. This is a very unusual box as far as its decoration is concerned. It is truly a nicely done piece to add to your Collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: Unknown but most likely mid to late 1900s (mid to late 20th century).
Origin: Purchased at an estate auction in Lancaster County Pennsylvania.
Size: Measures ~5 1/4" in diameter at the base with the top opening being ~4 1/14" in diameter and a wall thickness that is ~1/4". The box is ~2 1/2" high to the top of the domed lid. The piece weighs slightly over 5 ounces.
Maker: Unknown.
Marks: In dark ink the hand written name "Rogers Abone".
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: Truly a nice and very unusual piece, which would make a worthy addition to your collection.
Condition: The box is in very good condition, with no breaks, losses, or repairs. It does have minor scratches, minor dings to the surface, slight discoloration in some spots, and small dings and roughness along the edge of the base. It is lightly soiled with some small stains. There are a few minor spots where the raised design appears to be lost. All these issues can be seen in the photos but regardless, this is a beautiful and very unusual trinket box that is in very good condition and worthy of a spot in your collection Please see photos for additional condition information.
