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Lot 59
An English William and Mary Carved Oak Blanket Chest
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 17th century, two board top with molded edge, snipe hinges, interior with chip carved lidded till, triple panel front with incised carving, iron clasp and lock, relief carved paneled sides on straight feet.

25 x 44 x 20 in.

From the Personal Collection of Mr. William Ivey Long, Seaboard, North Carolina and New York, New York

Old surface with wear and staining; some insect damage to secondary woods; later reinforced bottom; break and loss to back panel; no key.