08-14-201008-15-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 14, 2010 03:00 PMCalender
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Paint-decorated Six-board Sea Chest

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$1,007$850
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2509Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 15, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Paint-decorated Six-board Sea Chest, New England, late 18th century, painted green, the top, painted with a scene of "whaling in the South Pacific" signed Sam Coffin, opens to a well with till, (imperfections),ht. 15 1/2, wd. 38 1/2, dp. 15 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600

missing a becket handle; missing part of base molding on right and all of it on left; paint wear to whaling scene.

Keywords

Sam Coffin, New England, South Pacific