An eccentric late 19th C. hanging shelf in original red paint.
 
Constructed entirely of walnut wood with small iron nail joining. The backboard features an extremely graphic ornamented scrollwork cutout throughout its entirety and is pierced with two trefoil heart-shaped designs.
 
Remains in a superlative state of original condition with a fine as-descended painted surface. 
Extremely stately in appearance, vibrant and moving.
American. Ca. 1890. 19 7/8"T.