Antique 18th c Chocolate Box Original Early Paint Dovetailed Possibly used for the Paris 1867 Exposition

This old lidded wooden box from the Walter Baker Chocolate Company in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

Box dates back to the later 1800s

This box is a great and rare find. All looks original however the leather handle is missing for the most part.

The box is in great condition. It still has the original red paint and, hard to see, but a picture of a lady imprinted on the front side.

The sides are dovetailed and still make a strong connection.

It is well documented that the Baker Chocolate Company won an important award during the Paris exposition of 1867.

This box shows the imprinted text about this award and was likely used during or shortly after this date. As the baker company received a couple of foreign awards in those days.  

The box measures app. 11" by 6.5" by 5" deep.

In cm this is 18 x 16,5 x 13.

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