August Americana
Description:
Red-painted Blanket Chest, probably Massachusetts, early 18th century, the molded lift-top opens to a well, the cockbeaded case with two faux short drawers above a faux long drawer and two working long drawers, with applied molded lower edge, all on turned feet, repainted red, ht. 40 1/2, case wd. 36 1/4, case dp. 18 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
feet original.
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