Paint-decorated Sea Chest

Description:

Paint-decorated Sea Chest, New England, late 18th century, the dovetail-constructed box painted blue green, the top with diamond scratch panel bordered by red and white demilunes, the front with two pink and red pinwheels, (imperfections),ht. 15, wd. 34, dp. 15 1/2 in.
Estimate $600-800

paint wear


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