Sweet Old Pennsylvania Folk Art Stripe Painted Wall Box handmade letter opener especially the almost cleat-like bottom--a

especially the almost cleat-like bottom--a bit medieval feeling

I'm not sure if this print block was used for printing advertising signs or for internal signage or what

It feels pretty old and is wonderfully rough-hewn

dated 1939

With a well worn plum velvet covered seat

Sweet Old Pennsylvania Folk Art Stripe Painted Wall Box handmade letter opener especially the almost cleat-like bottom--aFound in Berks County, PA, and I'd bet that's where it originated, or at least nearby, early 20th c. I believe; Great form, great striped paint job, and one little chip carved flourish along the top. Nicely aged paint, very sweet. 7 7 8" t x 8 3 4" w x 3 1 8" deep. Good antique condition, one nail repaired split visible from the back; I wou; d not put anything heavy in the pocket, but it's s stable and pretty sound.