A French Painted Pine Folk Art Trinket Box in the Form of a Rabbit c.1840-60 sub-Decorative Objects The original upholstery is shot

The original upholstery is shot to the seat but in tact to the back

the reverse bears the original oak boards and two brass fixtures to the top for wall mounting

There is a possibility the figure is American due to folk art negro dolls being popular there though the uncertainty of the figures origin is part of his charm

her head inclined with a contemplative

A French Painted Pine Folk Art Trinket Box in the Form of a Rabbit c.1840-60 sub-Decorative Objects The original upholstery is shotOrigin: French Period: 2nd Empire Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1840 60 Width: 6. 5 Height: 5 Depth: 3 The charming sunshine yellow painted French trinket box in the form of a rabbit, with red eyes and black painted facial details, the top section being hinged and sliding to reveal a vacant hollowed out paprika red interior, the whole being provincially made and of folk art interest. The box has had some historic repairs as photographed with the ears