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19th Century American Blanket Chest With Original Paint Decoration

$3,700
£2,790.80
€3,219.59
CA$5,222.65
A$5,815.10
CHF 3,026.06
MX$70,187.15
NOK 37,949.65
SEK 35,845.83
DKK 24,036.61

About the Item

Fantastic original paint decoration on this early 19th century pin blanket chest. Probably from the Manheim, Pennsylvania area c. 1835. Featuring a two-board top opens on square hinges over a dovetailed well containing a lidded till. Raised on ball feet, with amazing unrestored paint decoration and including key. Measures 43.5" x 22.5" x 24.5". Provenance: Bradbury Antiques, Wiscasset, ME Olde Hope Antiques, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Illustrated in Catalogue of American Antiques, vol. 2 (Summer 2004): p. 17.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Width: 43.5 in (110.49 cm)Depth: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Wiscasset, ME
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1017646381272

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