Crisp Three-Finger
Shaker Box
in Original Red   

Probably Northeast, ca. mid-19th century.

Original deep red paint (tending toward an oxblood color) and very thin over-varnish on pine top and bottom and maple side walls. Classic form, oval, with three well-cut swallowtail fingers secured by gorgeous patinated copper nails, cleated on the inside, with the side-walls joined to top and bottom with square wooden pegs.

Structurally perfect, sits square and the lid still fits exactly. The red paint with full even coverage with expected burnishing on the edges. Minor scattered bits of white paint.

About 8 inches long x 5 1/2 wide x 2 3/4 tall. A terrific example.