A painted and decorated blanket chest Berks County, PA,
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A painted and decorated blanket chest Berks County, PA, circa 1800
(H: 29 in. W: 51 in. D: 25 in.)
Chalk inscriptions underside of lid.
(H: 29 in. W: 51 in. D: 25 in.)
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Condition
overall in original painted surface, with some touch-ups evident under UV light: particularly to feet and to right-facing side lower half, some evidence of possible later varnish applied; top with loss to paint and wear commensurate with age and use; back right-facing foot with detached/broken foot facing on lower half; the other three feet with repaired splits/breaks to foot facings; missing escutcheon and lock; original brasses; some nice old edge wear to drawer face edges; two prominent old holes to drawers/above drawers- possibly caused by knots in wood and/or lock mechanisms over time
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A painted and decorated blanket chest Berks County, PA,
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
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