north-carolina-federal-walnut-blanket-chest
Lot 2168
North Carolina Federal Walnut Blanket Chest
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Piedmont region, attributed to Mecklenburg County, poplar secondary, dovetailed case, two board top with battens, wrought iron fish tail hinges, lidded till to the left side, molded base with half-blind dovetailed shaped bracket foot base featuring a distinctive double spur.

25 x 46.5 x 18.5 in.

From the Collection of Quincy and Betty Scarborough, Fayetteville, North Carolina

Retains an old, likely original, surface with warm patina and original feet.

Top with wear and dark staining; no key; old shrinkage split to right side of top board; right side of case with sun fading.