Size #5 Oval Box, Antique Paper Lined, Red Milk Paint Finish

This size #5 antique newspaper lined Shaker Box in a red milk paint finish is 10” Long by 7” Wide by 4” Tall

This Shaker box is lined with an authentic antique newspaper from the 19th century, dating between 1840 and 1890. These newspapers were carefully sourced from antique shops in Maine, selected from damaged or incomplete sections that held no standalone collectible value. By repurposing these papers, we preserve their history while giving new life to materials that might otherwise be lost. Tricia used acrylic templates to cut the most interesting sections for each box, ensuring every piece offers something unique, whether it's a headline, advertisement, or simple text.

Due to the age of the newspaper, you may notice natural imperfections such as minor water stains, color variations, small rips (which have been glued down to prevent further damage), or pinholes. These are part of the character of the piece, enhancing the box’s one-of-a-kind nature. The newspaper is reinforced with a protective coating to ensure durability, making it suitable for regular use while preserving its historical charm.

This is a versatile Shaker box ideal for holding jewelry, loose change, keepsakes, and more. It's also perfect for organizing kitchen and sewing supplies!

Construction:

• Materials: The sides of this box are constructed from maple or birch and the top and bottom boards from quarter-sawn pine. All lumber is milled at our shop here in Embden, Maine.
• Hand-Cut Joints: Each swallowtail joint is individually hand-cut by Robert LeHay, ensuring each piece is unique.
• Fasteners: The band and top and bottom boards are secured with copper tacks made on original 19th-century machines.
• Finish Options: Available in a variety of milk paint and natural finishes. All painted pieces receive two coats of a high-quality tung oil finish, while natural finish boxes receive five coats. This oil finish ensures that the box is well protected and the finish will only get better with age.
• Aged Appearance: Copper tacks are darkened to provide a vintage look. Following tradition, the bottom of painted pieces is left unpainted, then dyed and oiled to provide an aged patina.