Lot 81: Rare Wood Box

Pine and white wood, original mustard painted finish, simple molded hinged lift lid, some stains, opening to two sections for kindling and logs, carved handle applied to front, 4 1/2″ maple wheels at base, box can be easily moved forward and backward so floor can be swept, (note: this is the only wood box we have seen that has this feature), c. 1850, pencil signed in script on inside back “Building #3”, 24 1/2 “h, 36″ w, 15” d. 

Estimate: $4,000-6,000