Paint-decorated Dower Chest

Description:

Paint-decorated Dower Chest, Pennsylvania, late 18th century, lift top with heavy applied moldings opens above a well with till, dovetailed case above two thumb-molded drawers, and applied bracket base, brasses appear original, painted blue, yellow, and salmon with compasswork designs and bearing date "1784," (imperfections),ht. 29, wd. 51 1/2, dp. 23 1/4 in.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

very darkened overall, hinges attached with new bolts,


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