08-12-200108-12-2001
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2092
August 12, 2001 10:00 AMCalender
368

Grain-Painted and Decorated Six-Board Chest

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$2,300$2,000
Auction: Sale #2092 - 2092Location: BoltonDate / Time: August 12, 2001 10:00AM

Description:

Grain-Painted and Decorated Six-Board Chest, Massachusetts, late 18th century, the rectangular top with molded edge opens to a scratch-beaded lidded till labeled "dry goods" above a drawer titled "A. Perkins" in a smoke-grained interior with green-gray paint, above a straight skirt with side shaping, all-over faux bois simulating mahogany, the top outlined in yellow and green striping with floral corners, original paint and decoration, (minor surface imperfections),ht. 25, wd. 46 1/2, dp. 18 1/4 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Keywords

green-gray paint, Massachusetts