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Up for sale is a stunning, highly collectible Antique Rice's Popular Flower Seeds Countertop Display Box dating back to the late Victorian era (circa 1890s). Produced for the Cambridge Valley Seed Gardens in Cambridge, New York, these boxes were placed on general store counters to catch the eyes of gardeners over a century ago.
This particular example is in excellent antique condition and features stunning craftsmanship rarely found intact today.
Key Features & Condition Details:
* Stunning Lithograph Label: The interior paper label reads "Rice’s Popular Flower Seeds Are The Best" and features vibrant, beautiful multi-color illustrations of pansies, chrysanthemums, and a child portrait. The label has exceptional color retention with minimal aging.
* Premium Woodwork: Constructed from premium quarter-sawn tiger oak showing a beautiful, prominent ribbon grain across all panels.
* Expert Joinery: Features tight, sturdy box/finger joints at the corners with absolutely no structural gaps or loose panels.
* Original Hardware & Functionality: Comes equipped with its original front brass latch and the internal flat-brass lid support stay hinge, which holds the lid perfectly upright for beautiful display presentation.
* Interior Basin: The bottom interior wood remains exceptionally clean, free of heavy staining, seed residue, or moisture rot.
Dimensions (Approximate):
* Width: 11 inches
* Depth: 6.5 inches
* Height: 4 inches
Please review all high-resolution photos closely, as they serve as the definitive description of the box's condition. The item will be meticulously packed with plenty of bubble wrap to ensure safe delivery.
