Rare Chip-Carved Round Covered Box

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Inscribed on lid, Lewis R. Black, Deer Isle, ME.
Early 19th c.
Carved wood with original polychrome paint.
Over-all in excellent condition, some loss and wear to paint.
Provenance: Private collection, Rochester, NY.
This wonderful folk art chip-carved pantry box was most likely made as a “keepsake” and has survived in remarkable condition.