02-19-200602-19-2006
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2308Boston
February 19, 2006 11:00 AMCalender
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Paint and Stencil Decorated Six-board Chest

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$750$750
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2308Location: BostonDate / Time: February 19, 2006 11:00AM

Description:

Paint and Stencil Decorated Six-board Chest, probably New England, early 19th century, the molded lift-top on a box with applied molding on front and cutout ends; grain painted with reddish brown color and gold stenciled borders with pineapples, lyres, fruit and birds centering the initials "C L O," (imperfections),ht. 18, wd. 28 3/4, dp. 13 1/4
Estimate $800-1,200

Interior has been varnished; makeshift till; scratches and paint loss especially to top. Inset butt hinges, one original one most likely replaced but early replacement . Loss of lock hardware. One floor board replaced inside the chest

Keywords

New England, lock hardware