Carrier in
Delightful Blue Paint.
Boldly Pierced Heart. 

Northeast, ca. mid 19th century. Beautiful 19th century working period robin’s egg blue paint over first light green paint on white pine. Cut nail joinery.

Canted sides with middle divider with dynamic movement from a scrolled wave-like top centered by a large heart. The combination of the impactful blue paint and pierced heart elevate a common form to an exceptional example.

Excellent condition, robustly made and still tight, with burnished wear from years of use. About 13 ¾ inches long x 9 3/8 deep x 7 tall.  

I like this piece a lot. The color stands out even in a darker room, the scrolling and negative space of the large heart add dimensionality.