PIPEBOX WITH RARE
“HEART AND CROWN”
CREST

Probably Milford area of Connecticut, 18th century.

Original red stain and varnish on white pine. Tall and slender with the vertical emphasis favored by American colonial makers. The walls are animated with fine hand-carved scrollwork, rising to a pierced Heart-and-Crown crest often seen on chairs from this period and region-yet very rare in pipe boxes. Characteristic of fine 18th century Connecticut work, this pipebox reflects Connecticut’s often more creative and less-restrained design than other New England regions.

Excellent condition. Notably retaining the original carved wooden pull on the drawer. Inconsequential cracks under base. About 18 ¼ inches tall. Base at the molding about 5 ½ wide x 5 deep.