A vibrant vintage reproduction shoeshine box decorated in classic early 20th-century American barbershop and street-trade style. Hand-painted with bold “Shine 5¢” lettering, striped foliate flourishes and a deep red-to-black shaded ground, this decorative trunk captures the spirit of traditional shoeshine stands and travelling shine boys.
Constructed in wood with brass-tone corner plates, studs, and clasp, the box offers strong visual appeal and functions as an excellent prop, display piece, or storage box. Inside, the wood shows light marks and original workshop remnants from its earlier use.
🌿 Hand-painted “Shine 5¢” lettering
🌿 Brass-tone corner fittings and studs
🌿 Strong Americana / folk-art look
🌿 Ideal for display, props, shops, cafés, or collectors of trade memorabilia
🌿 Measures approx. 23 × 13 × 12 cm
Condition
A vintage reproduction piece with age-related wear.
🌿 Scuffs, scratches and paint wear consistent with use
🌿 Hinges, corners and clasp with ageing to finish
🌿 Internal marks, old stains and paint traces
Structurally sound and displays very well.
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