An 18th c. hanging pipe box in original violet colored paint. 
Constructed of maple wood with a series of early forged iron nail joining. The top features simple curvilinear curouts reflecting cyma recta and cyma reversa profiling alongside a deeply curved cutout of its backboard. A prominent pierced hanging hole adorns the backboard with a corresponding hole preventing swinging. 
Its drawer is dovetailed and is constructed of chestnut with a maple front and joined with fabulous hand forged iron nails. Its original brass pull is present and displays paint retention. 
During the second half of the 18th c. the display and use of new colors became prominent including use of violet as a shade  occassionally found on furniture and rarely seen on small household accessories. Its shade being reached and when found, utilized over a black ground. Pipe boxes in this shade are very rare. 
Retains an as-descended paint surface remaining vibrant with minor scattered wear being consistent with age and use. Structurally sound with a minor age related fissure on its proper left side. 
Conneticut origin. Ca. 1770-1790. 17"T x 5 1/4"W.