This unusually large Shaker work box, or chip box, illustrates the essence of Shaker perfection with its finely dovetailed joints, carved bent handle, copper rivets and original chrome yellow wash.

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Dimensions: H 20 ½" (case 11 ¾"), L 29 ¼", W 15 ½"
Date / Circa: c.1840
Maker / Origin: North Family, New Lebanon, New York
Medium: Pine and ash with original yellow stain.
Miscellaneous: Provenance: Eldress Rosetta Stephens, North Family, Mount Lebanon to John Leadley to Richard Leadley, his son, to Thomas Queen to Ohio collectors.

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