Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade

About the Item

Charming grand country English folk art blanket chest or storage trunk crafted from pine measuring 3 feet wide. The chest features a later painted Georgian Manor house facade on three sides. The house is decorated with neoclassical architecture and Greco-Roman column motifs in the Trompe l'oeil style. The case facade is embellished with intricate details of windows having drapes and shutters, corniced moldings, and finials on the roof. The painted finish has a desirable aged patina and weathered finish as an aged 18th century house in the country English provincial aesthetic. The large trunk has a hinged top and iron handles on each side. The interior has clean open storage space inside. The pine case is supported by peg shaped feet. The box could serve as a blanket chest, side table, drinks table, or decorative display.

Dimensions:
Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
Style:
Folk Art (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Pine,Hand-Crafted,Painted,Patinated
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with an aged distressed patina as seen in photos. Age appropriate wear with fading, natural age cracks, chips, scuffs, scratches, and minor losses to the finish as expected. Overall good vintage condition with solid case joinery.
Seller Location:
Rio Vista, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1555249582382