EXTREMELY FINE MINIATURE PENNSYLVANIA WALNUT DOWER CHEST.

Late 18th-early 19th century, Pennsylvania. Probably made and given as a token of love and used as a sewing chest. This example shows a complete mastery of the wood joiners art, and the ability of the craftsman. The rectangular through-mortised pinned and molded top secured with handmade folded and tinned iron hinges, fitted to the dovetailed case which has a pair of aligned drawers with thumb molded edges alternating with carved diamond panels, above the molded base raised on well proportioned dovetailed bracket feet. The interior of the chest fitted with a lidded till and four joined compartments designed for sewing notions. The whole constructed with rose and “T” head nails and wooden pins. The secondary wood of this piece is poplar. SIZE: 9″ h x 14-3/4″ w x 6-1/4″ d. CONDITION: Very fine original and intact condition with beautiful patina and color. Top has a minor remnant of a water ring, very small repair at base of proper right front corner facing. 50839-9 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2159A

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2159A	$5,925.00	EXTREMELY FINE MINIATURE PENNSYLVANIA WALNUT DOWER CHEST. Late 18th-early 19th century, Pennsylvania. Probably made and given as a token of love and used as a sewing chest. This example shows a complete mastery of the wood joiners art, and the ability of the craftsman. The rectangular through-mortised pinned and molded top secured with handmade folded and tinned iron hinges, fitted to the dovetailed case which has a pair of aligned drawers with thumb molded edges alternating with carved diamond panels, above the molded base raised on well proportioned dovetailed bracket feet. The interior of the chest fitted with a lidded till and four joined compartments designed for sewing notions. The whole constructed with rose and “T” head nails and wooden pins. The secondary wood of this piece is poplar. SIZE: 9″ h x 14-3/4″ w x 6-1/4″ d. CONDITION: Very fine original and intact condition with beautiful patina and color. Top has a minor remnant of a water ring, very small repair at base of proper right front corner facing. 50839-9 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2159A Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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EXTREMELY FINE MINIATURE PENNSYLVANIA WALNUT DOWER CHEST.