Dark toleware arch top small trunk
Updated August 26, 2026
This auction ended on September 12, 2026.
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| Lot number | 604 |
| Category | Antiques & Furniture |
| Auction | September Cataloged Antique Auction |
| Date | September 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Horst Auctioneers |
| Location | Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
ca. 1820-1860; Attributed to American Filley Tinshop hand painted toleware candle/ document box in rolled tin sheet and solder construction with arch top lid on wrapped wire hinges, brass tote and hinged hasp keeper, box retains original asphaltum-lacquer ground, fine hand painted pomegranate and floral leaf design, front has an oblong three-color fruit surrounded by ferns with eleven red flowers or ball fruit. The sides have a pomegranate and flowers design and lid has yellow rope twist and berries design with red scrolling ribbon; 11 3/4" x 5" x 6 1/4"; Condition: Minimal paint crackling and wear to lid. Retains approx. 90% original surface.
