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Garth's Early Am Antiques & Dec Arts
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2690 Stratford Road Box 369
Delaware, OH 43015 
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DECORATED SCHRANK.
Sonnenberg, Wayne County, Ohio, ca. 1835-1855, poplar. Two-part, with a lift-off cornice, raised-panel doors, and block feet. Interior has drawers and hooks. Retains its original red over yellow paint decoration. Minor surface losses and blemishes. 82"h. 70"w. 19 1/2"d. The present schrank is a simpler version of the two-door schrank sold at Garth's, May 4-5, 2007, lot 112. This example is distinguised by a particularly fine, and complete, set of interior hooks. Moreover, retains its original feet, which were only present on some Sonnenburg schrunken, and have not survived on many that originally had them. See Locher et al, Decorative Arts of Ohio's Sonnenberg Mennonites , pp. 64-85. Condition reportCondition: Some surface losses and scratches, and later paint splatters. Retains original turned screws to hold the two halves together. Retains its original feet. Missing one brass escutcheon. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by our Conditions of Sale. ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
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