Painted and Decorated Dower Chest

Description:

Painted and Decorated Dower Chest, Pennsylvania, late 18th century, the molded lid opens to an interior with a till above a molded base on turned feet, old red ground paint, with heart shapes outlined in yellow paint enclosing black grained decoration, (some restoration),ht. 24, wd. 51 3/4, dp. 23 1/2 in.

Provenance: Blue and Gray Antiques
Estimate $800-1,200

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