Tin and cast iron barrel form with red sunburst design at each end, dia. 12.25 in., ht. 14.5 in., wd. 24.25 in. Slotted cast iron lid with latch & padlock closure, with decorative red scrollwork along each side of closure. Although unmarked, this ballot box bears the same sunburst design that was featured on a mule-mounted ballot box manufactured by George D. Barnard & Co. of St. Louis, MO, which Cowan's offered at auction in May of 2003. Condition: Some minor dents along the ends of the box; some wear to the painted details.
Tin and cast iron barrel form with red sunburst design at each end, dia. 12.25 in., ht. 14.5 in., wd. 24.25 in. Slotted cast iron lid with latch & padlock closure, with decorative red scrollwork along each side of closure. Although unmarked, this ballot box bears the same sunburst design that was featured on a mule-mounted ballot box manufactured by George D. Barnard & Co. of St. Louis, MO, which Cowan's offered at auction in May of 2003. Condition: Some minor dents along the ends of the box; some wear to the painted details.
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