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IMPORTANT JAMES POLK AMERICAN SPONGE DECORATED PINE BLANKET CHEST.

Mid-19th century, Pennsylvania. The rectangular hinged top with applied molded edge opening to a storage interior fitted with a large lidded till on a molded dovetailed base with bracket feet. Front panel applied with a stenciled portrait of James Polk, President 1845-1849. Chest nicely sponged decorated in mustard yellow with persimmon highlights. NOTE: According to family lore the chest was inherited from a family member by Hilton Heddrick of Indiana in the 1970’s. The chest traveled within the family to Keswick, Virginia and then to Phoenix, Arizona in the hands of Aramintha Heddrick who willed it to her daughter Constance Latini in November 1999.” SIZE: 19″ h x 39-1/2″ w x 17-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Top with horizontal seam split and separation and with overall abrasion from use. Decoration remains otherwise good overall. Bracket feet original. 50499-8 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2317

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

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