Americana Online
Description:
Powder Blue-painted Six-board Blanket Chest, probably Connecticut, late 18th century, the molded lift-top on a dovetail-constructed chest on bracket feet, original surface, ht. 20 3/4, wd. 38, dp. 16 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500
paint wear to top, leather hinges broken, gouge at front left.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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