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.