An exceptional 18th c. spill box in original u finished surface. 
Constructed of eastern white pine wood throughout with joinery composed of wooden pins, a feature occassionally employed by a craftsman for prevention of shrinkage fissures and by rural lack of availability of iron nails. The backboard broadcasts a hand cut lolipop cutout displaying exceptionally beautiful kerf marks from its manufacture and is upheld with a sweeping neck. Corner beadlines accentuate each side running through the pin joinery, a practice 
Geometric carving consisting of straight line architecture adorns the front, sides, and neck and are wonderfully laid out with the use of a fine V carving chisel and is a rudimentary attempt at layering for 3D visual effect. Geometric designs are occasionally found in grand scale or in small medalions of 18th c. gravestones and were the secondhand work of carpenters and carvers. This spill box was likely a product of a craftsman regularly practicing both skills. 
Remains in a very well preseved state of original condition, exhibiting many attractive visual historical elements such as darkened areas from decadal use and the human connection associated with it, heavily oxidized coloring from natural age and very minor in-period wear from use. Retains a phenomenally aged surface. 
Provenance: Steven Score; Private Midwestern collection
New England. Ca. 1760-1790. 12 1/4"T.