August Americana
Description:
Paint-decorated Blanket Chest, Pennsylvania, late 18th/early 19th century, the molded top opens to a well with till on large iron strap hinges, above a molded bracket base, original red- and yellow-painted surface with feather motifs, ht. 29, wd. 49 1/2, dp. 23 in.
Provenance: James Bakker, Littleton, Massachusetts, 1977.
Estimate $600-800
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Stephen 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
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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