Primitive Antique Aafa Bee Keeper Keeping Bee Box Hive Follk Art Original Paint

US $118

  • South Glens Falls, New York, United States
  • Jan 30th
 Up for auction with no reserve. Primitive Bee Keeper Box in original paint. Made by hand. Note the detail in the craftsmanship of this wonderful piece.  Hand drilled holes on top and sides.  Hand wrought handle and square head nails.  Oxidation around nail heads reveals they are all original.  Awesome patina on the ox blood red color paint.  Note the chamfered edge around top of box. Solid construction allowed this box to survive for years.  Circa early to mid 1800s.  Front of box slides up and out to access honey combs that would have slid in between bars. All original in very good condition. See all 12 photos. Mousse over to zoom.  Additional photos are available on request.   Box measures 10 1/2" width,  9 1/2" depth and 8" height.   Handle is 9" wide.   Weight approx. 6-7 lbs.    Photos don't do this beauty justice.  To hold it and see it, is to love it.   This is truly a "real deal" primitive.  Any questions, feel free.  Thank you for viewing and good luck.  Don't let this one get away.On Dec-05-14 at 07:39:09 PST, seller added the following information:Up for auction with no reserve. Primitive Bee Keeper Box in original paint.  Made by hand. Note the detail n the craftsmanship of this wonderful piece. Hand drilled holes on top and sides. Hand wrought handle and square head nails.  Oxidation around nail heads reveals they are all original.   Awesome patina on the ox blood red color paint.  Note the chamfered edge around top of box.  Solid construction allowed this box to survive for years.  Circa early to mid 1800s.  Front of box slides up and out to access honey combs that would have slipped between bars.   All original in very good vintage condition.  See all 12 photos. Mousse over to zoom.  Additional photos are available on request.  Box measures 10 1/2" width, 9 1/2" depth and 8" height.   Handle is 9" wide.  Weight approx. 6-7 lbs.  Photos don't do this beauty justice.  To hold it and see it, is to love it.  This is truly a "real deal" primitive.   Any questions, feel free.  Thank you for viewing and good luck.  Don't let this one get away.
Condition Used :
An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
Seller Notes "RARE"

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