Paint-decorated Pine Blanket Chest

Description:

Paint-decorated Pine Blanket Chest, Schoharie or Albany County, New York, 1815-30, the molded lift top opens to a well with till, all on a molded bracket base, with original painted decoration of overall blue, the facade with urn of cabbage roses flanked by the letters "C.C.," the owner's initials, all bordered by meandering budded vines joining flowers at each corner, ht. 21, wd. 47, dp. 20 in.

Provenance: Dr. C.W. Brooks, Virginia; James and Nancy Glazer, purchased in 1987.
Estimate $15,000-25,000

fine condition, very minor paint wear to top, minor stain.


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