Primitive "splotch" paint decorated salt box
Updated August 26, 2026
This auction ended on September 12, 2026.
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| Lot number | 614 |
| 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. early-mid 19th century; Attributed to southcentral PA, this uniquely painted softwood salt box has a bluish-green sponge-splotch decoration on a mustard yellow ground. The simple softwood slant lid box is in early cut-nail construction with a simple peaked center back with hanging eye and slanted lid on brass butt hinges; 10" x 6 1/2" x 6 1/2"; Condition: Original surface with excellent wear/patina from use; some minor bug holes to base of box; some dry-in cracking from use
