August Americana
Description:
Shaker Red-painted Pine Blanket Chest, Enfield, New Hampshire, c. 1830-40, the dovetailed box with hinged lid, till, and dovetailed bracket base, original red paint, (minor imperfections from use),ht. 21, wd. 39, dp. 17 1/4 in.
Provenance: Doug Hamel, 2000.
Literature: For related examples, see The Complete Book of Shaker Furniture, by Tim Rieman and Jean Burks, p. 263, plates 230 and 231.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
lid repaired at left cleat.
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.
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
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