Small Blue-painted Pine Six-board Blanket Chest

Description:

Small Blue-painted Pine Six-board Blanket Chest, New Hampshire, late 18th/early 19th century, ht. 19, wd. 30 3/4, dp. 14 1/4 in.
Estimate $300-500

splits to the top and front board, screws to hinges replaced, some newer nails for reinforcement to the case, loss to the left back corner of top and where latch was, and the interior till is missing its lid. The paint does appear to be original.


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