19th Century Finger Lapped Oval Pantry Box with Remnants of Original Paint, Rich Patina cut paper collage He is missing the toes

He is missing the toes on one foot and most of the other foot entirely

beautifully wonky construction of the cupola (I guess I would call it)--don't miss the view from the top

Mat: 15 5/8” x 13 1/8

outlined in copper I believe

so that the form is angular and the surfaces smooth

19th Century Finger Lapped Oval Pantry Box with Remnants of Original Paint, Rich Patina cut paper collage He is missing the toesI am not a connoisseur of antique pantry boxes, though there are many I find very beautiful (and indeed most often the ones fetching many hundreds of dollars.) Occasionally one strikes me as meant for me, though, as this one did, found in New Hampshire last week. Perfect size, perfect oval shape, gracefully tapering opposing finger laps, one on the lid and one on the body, squared off at the points. Most of all I love the patina, with just remnants of