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18th Century New England Country American Queen Anne Blanket Chest Of Drawers

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A rare and most impressive early American Queen Anne style blanket chest, dating to the 18th century, found in New England, having a molded pine case fitted with rectangular iron pin-hinge top, opening to a deep storage compartment interior with faux drawer facing, over two lower drawers with hand cut dovetail joinery, rising on shaped bracket feet, early grain-paint over original red paint, adorned in later brass fittings, all enhanced by beautifully aged distressed original patina. circa 1750, Northeastern United States Provenance / Acquisition: O'Neill-Leonard Antiques, Westlake Hills, Texas, Retail price $8700 Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas Dimensions: (approx) 42" High, 37.5" Wide, 17.75" Deep

Dimensions:

Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Depth: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)

Style:

Queen Anne (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Iron,Pine,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1750

Condition:

Replacements made: Later hardware. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Overall great antique condition with beautifully aged heavily worn distressed patina. Early grain-paint over original red paint finish. Later brasses. Structurally sound. Attractive appearance.

Seller Location:

Forney, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU5977243214892

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