PINE SEA CHEST WITH MERMAID DECORATION.

PINE SEA CHEST WITH MERMAID DECORATION. Late 18th – early 19th century. American, Mid-Atlantic region. Rectangular chest with hinged molded lid, interior of which is painted with floral sprigs centering heart. Chest interior in red paint. Dovetail chest in old blue paint, front decorated with two mermaids, each holding flowering branch. Case ends paint-decorated with floral filled urns. Decorations reminiscent of folk art done by the Pennsylvania Dutch. SIZE: 17-1/2″ h x 50″ l x 21-1/4″ d. CONDITION: Lid with extensive wear, iron hinges and lock to damage, lid mounted with three later hinges. Painted surfaces generally very good. 9-24463 (2,500-3,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

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
	2124A	$0.00	PINE SEA CHEST WITH MERMAID DECORATION. Late 18th – early 19th century. American, Mid-Atlantic region. Rectangular chest with hinged molded lid, interior of which is painted with floral sprigs centering heart. Chest interior in red paint. Dovetail chest in old blue paint, front decorated with two mermaids, each holding flowering branch. Case ends paint-decorated with floral filled urns. Decorations reminiscent of folk art done by the Pennsylvania Dutch. SIZE: 17-1/2″ h x 50″ l x 21-1/4″ d. CONDITION: Lid with extensive wear, iron hinges and lock to damage, lid mounted with three later hinges. Painted surfaces generally very good. 9-24463 (2,500-3,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 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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