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Description:
Early Yellow Pine Six-board Blanket Chest, New England, mid-18th century, the molded and cleated top above a well (missing till),the nail-constructed box with bootjack cutout ends and facade with a floral punches in the initials "MF" and date "1691," old natural surface, (lacks hinges, imperfections),ht. 22, wd. 47 1/2, dp. 17 in.
Provenance: Reportedly descended in the Ben Franklin family of Franklin, Massachusetts.
The Marge Staufer Americana Collection
Estimate $400-600
front board somewhat loose.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
ben franklin, FranklinStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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