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Lot 1214
New England Federal Painted Blanket Chest
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 18th century, white pine six board construction with nailed but-joints, all over old, likely original, red paint, rectangular hinged lid with applied molding and snipe hinges, interior with till to the left side, straight feet from the sides featuring a scalloped cut out skirt and applied foot facings with spurs to the front.

26.75 x 46 x 20.5 in.

From the Collection of Dr. & Mrs. Robert Marsh, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Overall good estate condition retaining a deep red color.

Light wear and scraping to top; left foot facing with hairline crack; minor wood loss to left and right rear feet at base.