This is an antique Early American blanket chest, likely originating from the Pennsylvania region and dating back to the late 18th to mid-19th century. It features traditional country construction with a rich, aged wood finish, a large top-lifting storage compartment, and lower base drawers accented by small turned pulls. [1, 2, 3]Key Features & Design ElementsConstruction Style: Features typical dovetail joinery along the corner edges and bracket cutout feet supporting the main body.Hardware details: Decorated with a distinctive iron batwing-style or heart-shaped lock escutcheon plate centered on the front fascia.Materials: Frequently crafted using native American softwoods or hardwoods such as pine, poplar, or walnut.

Lip on lid has some damage