A beautiful 19th c. spice chalice in original bittersweet paint. 
Made of lathe turned pine wood with a removable cover and adorned with a knob finial for use.
 
Retains an attractive and vibrant painted surface in original bittersweet pigmented paint and adorned with black highlights. An original varnish finish is present with historic elements and craquelure.
 
Survives in an overall excellent as-descended state of condition. 
Northeast origin, New England or Pennsylvania. 6"T. Ca. 1890.