Lot Details

For the most discerning of folk art collectors comes this rare Pennsylvania hand-made root box. View all of the photos, the amount of craftsmanship and labor of love put into this piece of Americana is amazing. We believe only two of these exist, here is your rare chance to own one of them. The roots were secured to a wooden store box to create this work of art. Simple leather strap holds the lid open to reveal this country wooden box that is now a piece of folk art. Read the attached typed index card that gives the details of this folk art masterpiece. We are thrilled to be able to offer this incredible piece to the folk art collectors of the world. Artist is the father of Aaron Mountz, whose work is also available in this sale. Provenance: Jim Hartline, Antique Dealer, 1971, Mt. Holly Springs, PA. Measures 18-1/2 inches wide by 12 inches tall by 13-1/2 inches deep.