Paint-decorated Blanket Chest

Paint-decorated Blanket Chest, Pennsylvania, late 18th/early 19th century, the molded top opens to a well with till on large iron strap hinges, above a molded bracket base, original red- and yellow-painted surface with feather motifs, ht. 29, wd. 49 1/2, dp. 23 in. Provenance: James Bakker, Littleton, Massachusetts, 1977. Estimate $600-800 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.