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Rare and Vibrant Painted Blanket Chest

$24,000
£17,818.72
€20,763.72
CA$33,319.75
A$37,270.24
CHF 19,395.65
MX$458,809.33
NOK 246,752.87
SEK 231,502.83
DKK 154,918.03
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About the Item

A rare and bright blanket chest in brilliant reds contrasted with blacks. The decoration is nicely painted with urns and flowers flanked by pillars and hearts on the corners. There is decoration on the sides and traces of decoration on the top. It has two drawers and bracket fee with original brasses.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1780-1789
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780-1790
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Significant paint loss to the top (not unusual in painted blanket chests).
  • Seller Location:
    West Chester, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU87411517112

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