A deep green colored bronze cannon sits on a wooden carriage with two small wooden wheels
Bronze cannon (possibly Dutch) with later wooden carriage, c. 1700-1800

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Many 18th century paints have faded, making them appear dull and muted. In fact, customers at the time had a wide range of paints available in many bright colors. The words painted on top of this chest were added, nor for decoration, but to ensure its contents were taken care of. The panels added to the base of the chest were carved using a decorative molding plane, a simple decoration for an otherwise plain piece of furniture.

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Many 18th century paints have faded, making them appear dull and muted. In fact, customers at the time had a wide range of paints available in many bright colors. The words painted on top of this chest were added, nor for decoration, but to ensure its contents were taken care of. The panels added to the base of the chest were carved using a decorative molding plane, a simple decoration for an otherwise plain piece of furniture.

Art

Many 18th century paints have faded, making them appear dull and muted. In fact, customers at the time had a wide range of paints available in many bright colors. The words painted on top of this chest were added, nor for decoration, but to ensure its contents were taken care of. The panels added to the base of the chest were carved using a decorative molding plane, a simple decoration for an otherwise plain piece of furniture.

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Many 18th century paints have faded, making them appear dull and muted. In fact, customers at the time had a wide range of paints available in many bright colors. The words painted on top of this chest were added, nor for decoration, but to ensure its contents were taken care of. The panels added to the base of the chest were carved using a decorative molding plane, a simple decoration for an otherwise plain piece of furniture.

Art

Many 18th century paints have faded, making them appear dull and muted. In fact, customers at the time had a wide range of paints available in many bright colors. The words painted on top of this chest were added, nor for decoration, but to ensure its contents were taken care of. The panels added to the base of the chest were carved using a decorative molding plane, a simple decoration for an otherwise plain piece of furniture.

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Many 18th century paints have faded, making them appear dull and muted. In fact, customers at the time had a wide range of paints available in many bright colors. The words painted on top of this chest were added, nor for decoration, but to ensure its contents were taken care of. The panels added to the base of the chest were carved using a decorative molding plane, a simple decoration for an otherwise plain piece of furniture.

Art

Many 18th century paints have faded, making them appear dull and muted. In fact, customers at the time had a wide range of paints available in many bright colors. The words painted on top of this chest were added, nor for decoration, but to ensure its contents were taken care of. The panels added to the base of the chest were carved using a decorative molding plane, a simple decoration for an otherwise plain piece of furniture.

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Many 18th century paints have faded, making them appear dull and muted. In fact, customers at the time had a wide range of paints available in many bright colors. The words painted on top of this chest were added, nor for decoration, but to ensure its contents were taken care of. The panels added to the base of the chest were carved using a decorative molding plane, a simple decoration for an otherwise plain piece of furniture.