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Chippendale Walnut Dovetailed Blanket Chest | American, circa 1780

Chippendale Walnut Dovetailed Blanket Chest | American, circa 1780

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Price: $2,950.00
SKU:
606DIR04P
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AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE WALNUT DOVETAILED BLANKET CHEST
Mid-Atlantic States, circa 1780

26 1/4" H x 23 3/4" D x 48 1/2" W

Walnut, iron, tulip poplar

A good late 18th century blanket chest over two drawers from the Mid-Atlantic States, probably Pennsylvania, it features a two-plank top surrounded by an applied molded edge projecting over a tidy face with a huge single plank of walnut arranged horizontally to showcase its dramatic grain profile. The open dovetails follow the upper corners through to the feet. Raised on bracket feet with shaped returns. Retaining apparently original bail pulls on the lower drawers. The top opens to a thin lidded till on the left side and the open blanket-chest on the remainder.

Condition: Replaced lid lock and clasp - note the scarring above the current keyhole along with the patch to the former keyhole; underside of the lid with scarring where original clasp was affixed. Left iron strap hinge missing a few screws. All-over refinished with a silky shellac surface, a good presentation with minor surface history/blemish as well as some stains to the top. Proper right back foot facing replaced. Lower locks appear to be original, untested with no keys. Ready to place.

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