Red-painted Six-board Chest

Description:

Red-painted Six-board Chest, reportedly Cape Cod, early 19th century, the top not hinged but with tabs at back edge which fit into corresponding holes in the backboard, above a well with open till, and applied shaped front foot facings and demilune ends, old surface, (imperfections),ht. 25 1/4, wd. 43 1/4, dp. 17 1/2 in.
The Marge Staufer Americana Collection
Estimate $300-500

repair to front edge of top, wear to front board of case, losses to feet but no overall height loss.


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