Grain-painted and Gilt-stenciled Poplar Slide-lid Box

Grain-painted and Gilt-stenciled Poplar Slide-lid Box, New England, first half 19th century, original allover decoration simulating exotic wood, the lid centering a gilt compote flanked by cornucopias and stringing, the four sides similarly floral decorated, the divided interior with some missing elements, ht. 3, wd. 5 1/2, dp. 10 in. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of the Hitchcock Museum, Riverton, Connecticut. Acquired by the present owner at the auction of the contents of the above.