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Early Yellow Pine Six-board Blanket Chest

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$246$200
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3259TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: June 04, 2019 10:00AM

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.


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