$21,060
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania walnut blanket chest dated 1777 , the lift lid with inlaid panel with central star cartouche, over a case with date and initials "IS", flanked by potted tulips, above 2 drawers supported by bracket feet, 30 1/2" h. , 48" w. Illustrated in Fabian, The Pennsylvania German Decorated Chest , fig. 104. Provenance: Joe Kindig, Jr. & Son Antiques. Copies of letters referring to this piece accompany the lot.
Auctioneer:
Pook & Pook
Date:
2007-04-21