19th Century Finger Lapped Oval Pantry Box with Remnants of Original Paint, Rich Patina bone jackstraws These have not been removed

These have not been removed from the jar—I would guess since they were collected

a wooden bead suspended on each

sturdy and stable

but the crisp execution and and strong graphic qualities of this frame

19th Century Finger Lapped Oval Pantry Box with Remnants of Original Paint, Rich Patina bone jackstraws These have not been removedI 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