An English carved oak blanket chest
18th century
Paper label applied to interior of top panel with illegible inked inscription
The flip-top oak wood chest with carved foliate motif front and possibly repurposed cabinet door top revealing a later added green felt-lined interior, featuring wrought iron hardware and locking mechanism
25" H x 43" W x 21" D

Overall fair to good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age. Possible repair to the wood top near left hinge measuring 1.5" x 1". Previous dealer markings to underside of top. Oxidation to iron components. Lacking key. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.