Jan & John Maggs

Antiques and Art

Swedish bride’s box

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A lovely box, made of thin pine, bent over an oval base and lid, sewn together with wooden threads, and grain painted. On the lid are the initials “A A D”, framed by two flowers with white petals and a green pistil.

Swedish, mid-19th century

Length: 11 ¾”; Width: 6 ⅞”; Height: 5 ⅛”

Price: $185

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