RARE AND IMPORTANT QUEEN ANNE CHERRY AND PINE BLANKET CHEST IN RED PAINT.

Suffield, Connecticut. Circa 1797. Signed Wm Middleton in chalk on back. This three drawer example with pine case and cherry facade, with hinged lid, applied step molding joined to conforming case with original iron snipe hinges, opening to interior lined with newspaper from 1834. Case with pair of aligned thumb molded simulated drawers above a sham long drawer over three graduated thumb molded long drawers, all with original batwing brasses and escutcheons. Base with applied molded skirt, front of case with elaborately scrolled base, case sides to floor. Cabinet Maker REF: American Cabinet Makers, Marked American Furniture, 1640-1940, by William C. Ketchum Jr., page 236. SIZE: 50-1/2″ h x 35-1/2″ w (case) 38″ w (overall) x 17-1/4″ d. CONDITION: Blanket chest retains original dry red painted surfaces, backboards painted with date of 1797, top escutcheon mismatched but appears original. Old chip loss at proper left bottom quarter of base, very good overall. 49974-9 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2452

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 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
	2452	$3,555.00	RARE AND IMPORTANT QUEEN ANNE CHERRY AND PINE BLANKET CHEST IN RED PAINT. Suffield, Connecticut. Circa 1797. Signed Wm Middleton in chalk on back. This three drawer example with pine case and cherry facade, with hinged lid, applied step molding joined to conforming case with original iron snipe hinges, opening to interior lined with newspaper from 1834. Case with pair of aligned thumb molded simulated drawers above a sham long drawer over three graduated thumb molded long drawers, all with original batwing brasses and escutcheons. Base with applied molded skirt, front of case with elaborately scrolled base, case sides to floor. Cabinet Maker REF: American Cabinet Makers, Marked American Furniture, 1640-1940, by William C. Ketchum Jr., page 236. SIZE: 50-1/2″ h x 35-1/2″ w (case) 38″ w (overall) x 17-1/4″ d. CONDITION: Blanket chest retains original dry red painted surfaces, backboards painted with date of 1797, top escutcheon mismatched but appears original. Old chip loss at proper left bottom quarter of base, very good overall. 49974-9 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2452 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 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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RARE AND IMPORTANT QUEEN ANNE CHERRY AND PINE BLANKET CHEST IN RED PAINT.