1 OF A PAIR OF 19TH C SHAKER PAINTED LACE SUPPLY STORAGE BOXES FROM THEIR STORE
1 OF A PAIR OF 19TH C SHAKER PAINTED LACE SUPPLY STORAGE BOXES FROM THEIR STORE
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Description
WE BOUGHT A FANTASTIC MATCHED PAIR OF ENFIELD, CT SHAKER COMMUNITY BOXES THAT HELD LACE AND EDGINGS THAT WERE USED IN THE STORE LOCATED AT THE ENFIELD, CT COMMUNITY IN THE 19TH CENTURY.
THESE RARE BOXES WERE USED TO HOLD “QUILLING LACE” AND “EDGINGS AND INSERTINGS”.
BOTH ARE IDENTICAL IN SIZE (NEARLY IDENTICAL TO THE SHAKER SEED BOXES) AND BOTH STILL RETAIN THEIR ORIGINAL YELLOW AND OCHER GRAIN PAINT TO RESEMBLE TIGER MAPLE.
BOTH HAS HAND PAINTED LABELS ON THE LIDS WHICH AT FIRST LOOK LIKE PAPER LABELS BUT ARE HAND PAINTED.
Both boxes have applied edge moldings on the top and delicate tee-headed nails throughout and both are identical in size and wood.
ALTHOUGH THESE ARE A MATCHED PAIR WE WILL BE SELLING THEM INDIVIDUALLY.
BOTH BOXES WERE BOUGHT IN THE 1960’S FROM SHAKER ED THOMPSON. SHAKER ED, AS HE WAS KNOWN AROUND THE CONNECTICUT AREA WAS AN OLD PICKER. HE WORKED AT THE ENFIELD, CT SHAKER VILLAGE WHEN IT CLOSED IN THE EARLY 1920’S AS A CARETAKER. HE TRADED HIS WORK FOR THE PIECES THAT WERE LEFT IN THE BUILDINGS WHEN THE LAST SHAKERS MOVED UP TO MAINE AND THE BUILDINGS AND LAND WERE SOLD.
THE ORIGINAL COLLECTOR KEPT THESE UNTIL ABOUT 20 YEARS AGO WHEN THEY WERE SOLD TO OTHERS.
WE WILL SHOW THE TWO BOXES TOGETHER IN SOME OF THE PHOTOS BUT REMEMBER, EACH AUCTION IS FOR ONE BOX ONLY.
WE WILL COMBINE SHIPPING ON THE PIECES IF YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL ON BUYING BOTH.
BOX #1 – LABELED “QUILLING LACE”
A WONDERFUL EARLY 19TH CENTURY ENFIELD, CT SHAKER COMMUNITY STORAGE BOX MADE FOR THE SHAKER STORE.
Eastern White Pine, Circa 1834-1860.
IT IS PAINTED MUSTARD YELLOW AND OCHRE TO MIMIC “TIGER MAPLE” AND ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE TOP IS A HAND PAINTED LABEL “QUILLING LACE”.
THE TOP HAS ITS ORIGINAL APPLIED EDGE MOLDINGS.
THIS BOX IS IN FANTASTIC CONDITION WITH NO REPAIRS OR RESTORATIONS.
THERE IS SOME MINOR SURFACE LOSSES AS SEEN AND A COUPLE OF OLD NAILS CHIPS BUT IT IS ALL ORIGINAL.
A VERY RARE FORM IN WONDERFUL CONDITION AND GREAT OLD SURFACE.
28″ across, it is 12″ deep and 3 3/4″ tall.
Typical wear and imperfections with age.
Low starting Price and NO reserve.
DUE TO THE NEW SHIPPING POLICY ON EBAY REGARDING INSURANCE I AM INCLUDING INSURANCE IN THE SHIPPING COST ON ALL ITEMS FOR OUR MUTUAL PROTECTION.
Payment
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Shipping
We generally ship within five business days of receiving your cleared payment. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE USUALLY SHIP ON THE THURSDAY OR FRIDAY AFTER THE SALE.  MOST OF OUR ITEMS ARE SHIPPED FEDEX OR USPS.
Please understand that we are out on the road for most of the week trying to find the items we sell. Because of the nature of our items we cannot determine the shipping until after the sale. Over sized items such as furniture can take a few extra days.
Local pick up on larger items is available. If you win more than one item on the same day we will gladly combine shipping.
DUE TO THE NEW SHIPPING POLICY ON EBAY REGARDING INSURANCE WE ARE INCLUDING INSURANCE IN THE SHIPPING COST ON ALL ITEMS FOR OUR MUTUAL PROTECTION.
Terms of Sale
Returns: Returns are accepted for a full merchandise credit. Please contact us within 3 days of receiving your item if you have any problems or concerns. We will gladly come to an amicable resolution if there is a problem with an item. We stand behind each of our descriptions but please remember mistakes can be made. Please contact us with any problems before leaving a negative Feedback or low DSR Star Rating!
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