18th Century "Deposite No. 1" Painted Wood Panel tramp art wall box The basketry on all is

The basketry on all is finely done with sweet grass and ash splint

and perfect gift for your favorite mid-century loving chef (or artist)

and also a bit disdainful

It is in fantastic condition and really just a little gem of a thing

18th Century "Deposite No. 1" Painted Wood Panel tramp art wall box The basketry on all isA simple, very old thing, to me just completely gorgeous. I know from a little research that "deposite" is an archaic form of the word deposit, but I have had a bit of a hard time understanding in what all manners it was used I believe used in relation to financial deposits, for sure, but I am not sure whether also relating to mail, for example. There are two holes along one edge of the panel showing that it was hinged to something else I would guess