19th Century Document Box Folk Art Pennsylvania Dutch

Got documents?.....This document box would be a perfect place to store important papers in boasting alluring folk art appeal! Handsome yet useful this piece is sure to please! There are indications that this piece may be of German Pennsylvania descent as the slanted lines and recessed dots that grace the sides of this box are a typical geometric pattern that was used during the19th and even 18th century. The maker did a nice job implementing this style of carving as it certainly adds plenty of character to this piece. The top was stripped of its original paint at some point however this two toned look is striking and really adds visual appeal. A veneer was used on the sides of this box however an area on the front left, see image 4, shows some missing pieces that occurred at one point through the "sands of time". The exposed unpainted wood really stood out against the black ground so I touched this up carefully to create a seamless, "Make ~ Do" repair. There are also some areas that ha