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Lehigh County, Pennsylvania painted dower chest

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Lehigh County, Pennsylvania painted dower chest
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania painted dower chest
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Description
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania painted dower chest, inscribed Salome Gaumerin 1809, having two hearts on the lid which repeat on the front panel, centering a six pointed star over two stippled drawers, end panels with three color philphlots, all resting on ogee bracket feet, 30 1/4'' h., 47 3/4'' w., 22 1/4'' d. For a similar example, see Fabian The Pennsylvania German Decorated Chest, pg. 176, fig. 180.
Condition
Several repaired cracks to feet. One rear foot facing pieced 2 1/2". Feet overpainted. Drawer surround overpainted brown. Original brasses. Escutcheon moved.
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Lehigh County, Pennsylvania painted dower chest

Estimate $15,000 - $25,000
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Starting Price $7,500
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