Lovely 19th C. Painted Doll Scale Bench wooden planter with perfect interplay between the

with perfect interplay between the grain of the wood

clad in a sea foam green paint that feels iconic to the period

Paint wear as evident and a few have pencil drawings on the white side

the flat sides of the rings

11 1/2" t x 10 7/8" l x 3 5/8" d

Lovely 19th C. Painted Doll Scale Bench wooden planter with perfect interplay between theAnother week, another piece of miniature furniture, this a very lovely paint decorated antique bench, 3rd quarter 19th c. I would guess. Red and black painted flourishes on the seat, front and back, against what looks perhaps like a now much mellowed gold, and a layer of varnish over top. A bit of separation between the left side piece and bench, minor; one could give it a light tap with a hammer if desired. Red paint on the underside, with a note