1895 Spruce Gum Box Blandford, Nova Scotia

Canadian. Spruce gum box from Blandford, Nova Scotia, "Made in 1895". Marked, "This is True", on the front with a small inset mirror surrounded by incised and coloured crescent moons and stars. The other side also has moons and stars surrounding a flower pot motif and the box has a chip carved border all around. Red, green, and black wax has been inlaid into the carved designs including the date on the spine. The box is carved and hollowed out from a single block of softwood with slide lids on each end. Illustrated in "Spirit of Nova Scotia: traditional decorative folk art, 1780-1930" by Richard Henning Field, plate 200. Marked, "This is True, Made in 1895".

Estimate:£639.14

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