Bidspirit auction | Jeanne Reed's Ltd Hand-Painted Italianate

Jeanne Reed's Ltd Hand-Painted Italianate Octagonal Lidded Box - A Jeanne Reed's Ltd Hand-Painted Italianate Octagonal Lidded Box, constructed of painted and carved wood, standing on four ornate, gilt-toned fluted feet. The dark-toned octagonal lid features a central round medallion with intricate radial patterns, surrounded by a painted floral design of light-colored blossoms and green leaves. The body of the box has a lighter ground with a painted wavy ribbon motif adorned with red berries, and butterfly designs on the short ends. The painted surfaces exhibit an intentional crackled finish. The interior is dark-painted, and the lid is secured by brass-toned metal hinges and a retaining chain. No visible text or markings are present.