AMER WINTER 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, February 8, 2018.
SPONGE DECORATED AND GRAIN PAINTED EARLY AMERICAN PINE BLANKET CHEST.Second quarter 19th century New England. The rectangular hinged top with applied moldings opening to an interior fitted with a lidded till. The case with rounded bootjack ends. The whole with bold sponge and grain decoration in earth tones of browns and yellows. SIZE: 21-1/2" h x 37" w x 15-1/2" d. PROVENANCE: Contents of a lifetime collection "Brook Crossing," South Pomfret, VT. CONDITION: Chest with normal and expected wear and abrasions. Lid with diagonal shrinkage crack, now stable. Otherwise in good condition. 52806-186 HMG (1,000-1,500)