Sweet Old Pennsylvania Folk Art Stripe Painted Wall Box handmade letter opener pointing to Warren

pointing to Warren

The tiles are a nice weight--made of particle board I believe--and in great shape

especially the almost cleat-like bottom--a bit medieval feeling

filled with sea salt or fresh herbs of which I might take a pinch as needed

I'm not sure if this print block was used for printing advertising signs or for internal signage or what

Sweet Old Pennsylvania Folk Art Stripe Painted Wall Box handmade letter opener pointing to WarrenFound in Berks County, PA, and I'd bet that's where it originated, or at least nearby, early 20th c. I believe; Great form, great striped paint job, and one little chip carved flourish along the top. Nicely aged paint, very sweet. 7 7 8" t x 8 3 4" w x 3 1 8" deep. Good antique condition, one nail repaired split visible from the back; I wou; d not put anything heavy in the pocket, but it's s stable and pretty sound.