Lovely 19th C. Painted Doll Scale Bench primitive board There are a few old

There are a few old creamy white paint spatters on the top and edge of the shelf

and it could again

The back rest of the one at left in first photo slants back a bit as if the more relaxed of the two

one side with a pair of ink wells fitted into square niches

Lovely 19th C. Painted Doll Scale Bench primitive board There are a few oldAnother week, another piece of miniature furniture, this a very lovely paint decorated antique bench, 3rd quarter 19th c. I would guess. Red and black painted flourishes on the seat, front and back, against what looks perhaps like a now much mellowed gold, and a layer of varnish over top. A bit of separation between the left side piece and bench, minor; one could give it a light tap with a hammer if desired. Red paint on the underside, with a note