Tin Box Art deals Rococo Baroque Wall Hanging Metal Victorian Romantic Couple French Painting Historic Charms of Country Living Francoise Boucher
This vintage Sunshine Biscuits tin box with beautiful artwork on the lid is a collectable item created and produced by Guildcraft, Frenchtown, NJ in the 1960s. It has an octagonal shape and features the painting "The Nest" (also known as "The Shepard's Gift") by French Rococo artist Francois Boucher. In it are young ones playing with sheep outside in a beautiful nature scene.
This geometric tin box may be used in several ways. You can store your memorabilia, old family pictures, use as a sewing notions storage, or display as a decor or cookie container on your coffee table or kitchen counter. You can display the lid as an art piece by hang it on the wall since it is quite deep and has a frame like trim around it. You can even use it as a serving tray. No matter where you use it, like on your bedroom wall, vanity, dining room, or kitchen, it will add old world charm. Perfect decor for a rustic cottage or Victorian style home.
The back features the name of the painting, a biography of the artist, and where it was made:
"The Nest" by by Francoise Boucher 1703-1770
"This print was reproduced from a color transparency of the original painting."
Sunshine Biscuits tin created and produced by Guildcraft, Frenchtown, NJ.
Note that the bottom lid has writing about "The Charms of Country Living" by Francoise Boucher on the inside, but it is painted a soft blue-grey over on the exterior of the bottom and the sides. "The Nest" is deals the painting you see on the top, which is in excellent vibrant condition.
SIZE
12.25" - length
4" - depth
Condition: Excellent, vintage, no damages seen. The back has some minor spots from wear but it is consistent with age. The front has no visible damages on the art.
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