A George III Period Folk Art Painted Book Box c.1800 reserved in unmeddled with condition and

in unmeddled with condition and one that merits further research

the sloping front of the chest is also somewhat unusual

this family wasn’t of Lord or Lady status but were an important family in a provincial town

and military change within the United Kingdom

A great deal of Irish country furniture was painted as it protected timber from damp and could be easily renewed to incorporate a new colour scheme in a home

A George III Period Folk Art Painted Book Box c.1800 reserved in unmeddled with condition andOrigin: English Period: George III Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1800 Height: 2 Width: 7. 75 Depth: 4. 5 The folk art crafted hinged box in the form of a book, retaining the original green and red painted surfaces, now beautifully timeworn, opening to reveal a vacant inner storage compartment, and surviving from George III period England. The box is in good all round condition, with no cracks or damages, with the painted surface un meddled with, and