EARLY AMERICAN PAINT DECORATED BLANKET CHEST.

18th Century, probably Pennsylvania. This nice early example in yellow pine with hinged rectangular two board lid mounted with snipe hinges opening to interior fitted with a lidded sill. The case front with three recessed panels, each decorated with a sunflower, alternating with applied turned half-column decorations, additionally painted with the date 1702 beneath the lid. Case ends with single panel and the back with two panels, all of which are deeply chamfered. The pilasters continuing to case supports. SIZE: Height: 25-1/2″ Width: 43-1/2″ Depth: 19″ CONDITION: The lid with well worn surface with age appropriate blemishes and wear. Lock and clasp remain intact. Paint surfaces on case good overall. Structurally sound with no restoration noted and with minor losses to proper right rear leg. 49922-66 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2546

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
	2546	$1,777.50	EARLY AMERICAN PAINT DECORATED BLANKET CHEST. 18th Century, probably Pennsylvania. This nice early example in yellow pine with hinged rectangular two board lid mounted with snipe hinges opening to interior fitted with a lidded sill. The case front with three recessed panels, each decorated with a sunflower, alternating with applied turned half-column decorations, additionally painted with the date 1702 beneath the lid. Case ends with single panel and the back with two panels, all of which are deeply chamfered. The pilasters continuing to case supports. SIZE: Height: 25-1/2″ Width: 43-1/2″ Depth: 19″ CONDITION: The lid with well worn surface with age appropriate blemishes and wear. Lock and clasp remain intact. Paint surfaces on case good overall. Structurally sound with no restoration noted and with minor losses to proper right rear leg. 49922-66 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2546 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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EARLY AMERICAN PAINT DECORATED BLANKET CHEST.